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Bassett High School vs. Magna Vista High School

Should you attend Bassett High School or Magna Vista High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bassett High School
85 Riverside Dr
Bassett, VA 24055
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Magna Vista High School
701 Magna Vista School Rd
Ridgeway, VA 24148
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Bassett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Magna Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,140 students in grades 9-12, Bassett High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,131 students in grades 9-12, Magna Vista High School ranks in the top 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 49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,140 students
1,131 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bassett High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Magna Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bassett High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Magna Vista High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
82 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bassett High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Magna Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bassett High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Henry County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Magna Vista High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Henry County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#694 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#752 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bassett High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Magna Vista High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bassett High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Henry County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magna Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Henry County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
78%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bassett High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Henry County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magna Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Henry County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
79%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
86%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bassett High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Henry County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Magna Vista High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Henry County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bassett High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Magna Vista High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
361
351
Grade 10 Students
269
281
Grade 11 Students
254
255
Grade 12 Students
256
244

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bassett High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Henry County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Magna Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Henry County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bassett High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Henry County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Magna Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Henry County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bassett High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Henry County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Magna Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Henry County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bassett High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Henry County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Magna Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Henry County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bassett High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Henry County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Magna Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Henry County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bassett High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Henry County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Magna Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Henry County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bassett High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Henry County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Magna Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Henry County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(20-21 School Year Data)
7%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bassett High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Henry County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Magna Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Henry County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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