North River High School was a historic public school building located at Moscow, Augusta County, Virginia. Built in 1930, it was a brick building consisting of an auditorium/gymnasium as the core of the building with rectangular gabled blocks on either side containing two rooms with the projecting gable ends.
Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North River Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Mount Solon, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 90.9 square miles, with typical travel times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 5.8 miles, extending up to 7.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North River Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
North River Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North River Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1190 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
3%
21%
White
77%
44%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North River Elementary School's ranking?
North River Elementary School is ranked #1190 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are North River Elementary School often compared to?
North River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Churchville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend North River Elementary School?
222 students attend North River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of North River Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North River Elementary School?
North River Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does North River Elementary School offer ?
North River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is North River Elementary School part of?
North River Elementary School is part of Augusta County School District.
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