Pound High School (Closed 2012)
Pound High School served 222 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 86%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 88%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 222 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | ≥95% | 86% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | ≥95% | 88% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 16% |
| Black | n/a | 22% |
| White | 99% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate (10-11) | 85-89% | 82% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wise County School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pound High School is Jenkins Independent School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is J.w. Adams Combined (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pound J.w. Adams Combined Math: 91% | Reading: 90%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-8 | 457 students10
1.2 miles
10824 Orby Cantrell Hwy
Pound, VA 24279
(276) 796-5419 1.2 PK-8 457 - Jenkins Jenkins Independent School Math: 35% | Reading: 43%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 437 students10
3.4 miles
9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184 3.4 PK-12 437 - Neon Fleming Neon Middle School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 202 students10
7.6 miles
50 Second Street
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-9042 7.6 6-8 202 - Whitesburg Martha Jane Potter Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 410 students10
8.0 miles
55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544 8 K-5 410 - Clintwood Clintwood Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 82%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 501 students10
8.8 miles
150 Elementary Circle
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 926-6088 8.8 PK-5 501
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