For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,804 students in Alleghany Highlands School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Alleghany Highlands School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
2,804 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alleghany Highlands School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
59%
Graduation Rate
84%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.4%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,487 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,080 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$45 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,487
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,080
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Alleghany Highlands School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Sharon School Cir.
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-1712
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-1712
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Alleghany High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Mountaineer Drive
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Callaghan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4050 Midland Trail
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Gleason Dr.
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson River Tech Center
Vocational School
105 E Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Rank: n/an/a
560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alleghany Highlands School District?
Alleghany Highlands School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,804 students.
What is the rank of Alleghany Highlands School District?
Alleghany Highlands School District is ranked #80 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alleghany Highlands School District?
81% of Alleghany Highlands School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alleghany Highlands School District?
Alleghany Highlands School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Alleghany Highlands School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,080 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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