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Holston High School vs. Patrick Henry High School

Should you attend Holston High School or Patrick Henry 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
Holston High School
21308 Monroe Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Patrick Henry High School
31437 Hillman Hwy
Glade Spring, VA 24340
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 250 students in grades 9-12, Holston High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 389 students in grades 9-12, Patrick Henry 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 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
250 students
389 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Holston High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Patrick Henry High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Holston High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Patrick Henry High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Holston High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Patrick Henry High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Holston High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#433 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
#575 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Holston High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Patrick Henry High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥80%
(Top 30% in VA)
60-79%
(Top 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holston High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patrick Henry High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holston High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools 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 Patrick Henry High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
90-94%
(Top 30% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Holston High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Patrick Henry High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Holston High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Patrick Henry High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
66
107
Grade 10 Students
51
89
Grade 11 Students
78
102
Grade 12 Students
55
91

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 Holston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Patrick Henry High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Holston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Patrick Henry High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Holston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Patrick Henry High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
95%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Holston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Patrick Henry High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Holston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Patrick Henry High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.10
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Holston High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Patrick Henry High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Holston High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Patrick Henry High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(21-22 School Year Data)
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Holston High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Patrick Henry High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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