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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 818 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), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,136 Schools
# Students
818 Students
1,257,463 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
92,279 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 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 132 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.2%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
2%
20%
% Black
5%
21%
% 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 $11,606 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,504. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,633 is less than the state median of $15,258. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,606
$15,504
Spending / Student
$11,633
$15,258
Best Bland County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bland County Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31 Rocket Drive
Bland, VA 24315
(276) 688-3621
Bland, VA 24315
(276) 688-3621
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bland County High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
176 Eagles Road
Rocky Gap, VA 24366
(276) 928-1100
Rocky Gap, VA 24366
(276) 928-1100
Gr: 6-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bland County School District?
Bland County School District manages 2 public schools serving 818 students.
What is the rank of Bland County School District?
Bland County School District is ranked #20 out of 131 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, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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 $11,633 is less than the state median of $15,258. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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