Rockbridge County High School is a secondary school in Lexington, Virginia.
Serving 916 students in grades 9-12, Rockbridge County 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 50-59% (which is lower than 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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 916 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Rockbridge County High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Lexington, VA, encompassing approximately 601 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 19.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockbridge County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rockbridge County High School's student population of 916 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
916 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Rankings
Rockbridge County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockbridge County High School is 0.29, 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
#858 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockbridge County High School's ranking?
Rockbridge County High School is ranked #858 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Rockbridge County High School often compared to?
Rockbridge County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parry Mccluer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockbridge County High School?
The graduation rate of Rockbridge County High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Rockbridge County High School?
916 students attend Rockbridge County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Rockbridge County High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockbridge County High School?
Rockbridge County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockbridge County High School offer ?
Rockbridge County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Rockbridge County High School part of?
Rockbridge County High School is part of Rockbridge County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Some of the teachers don't treat everyone equally and the teachers abuse there power that they have over us. There needs to be changes in every aspect of this school. It needs to be remodeld and kept good care of. We needs to have more assembly's to talk about changes and see what students would like to see in the school instead of the administrators and teachers not letting the students have a word in. Students are saying that this school feels like jail when they come here.
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