Turner Ashby High School is located in Bridgewater, Virginia in the Rockingham County Public School district.
Serving 998 students in grades 9-12, Turner Ashby High 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 40-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 998 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Turner Ashby High serves the western part of Bridgewater, VA, covering an area of approximately 225.7 square miles. Most students can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 18.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turner Ashby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Turner Ashby High School's student population of 998 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
998 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Rankings
Turner Ashby High 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 Turner Ashby High School is 0.46, 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
#948 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
4%
21%
White
71%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Silver
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turner Ashby High School's ranking?
Turner Ashby High School is ranked #948 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Turner Ashby High School often compared to?
Turner Ashby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spotswood High School, Harrisonburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turner Ashby High School?
The graduation rate of Turner Ashby High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Turner Ashby High School?
998 students attend Turner Ashby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Turner Ashby High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turner Ashby High School?
Turner Ashby High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Turner Ashby High School offer ?
Turner Ashby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Turner Ashby High School part of?
Turner Ashby High School is part of Rockingham County School District.
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