Bland County School District

361 Bears Trail
Bastian, VA 24314
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Bland County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 793 students in Bland County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Bland County School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
793 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bland County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 132 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#21 out of 132 school districts
(Top 20%)
73%
68%
(20-21)
80%
69%
(20-21)
75-79%
59%
(21-22)
≥90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
19%
% Black
4%
22%
% White
87%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,972 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,000 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,972
$15,502
Spending / Student
$12,000
$15,257

Best Bland County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bland County Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31 Rocket Drive
Bland, VA 24315
(276) 688-3621
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bland County High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
176 Eagles Road
Rocky Gap, VA 24366
(276) 928-1100
Gr: 7-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bland County School District?
Bland County School District manages 2 public schools serving 793 students.
What is the rank of Bland County School District?
Bland County School District is ranked #20 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bland County School District?
87% of Bland County School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bland County School District?
Bland County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Bland County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,000 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 793 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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