For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,938 students in Henry County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Henry County School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
6,938 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
496 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Henry County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 81% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 132 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
59%
Graduation Rate
81%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
18%
19%
% Black
22%
22%
% White
51%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,893 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,061 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,893
$15,502
Spending / Student
$13,061
$15,257
Best Henry County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bassett High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Riverside Dr
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-1731
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-1731
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Rank: #22.
Magna Vista High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Magna Vista School Rd
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #33.
Rich Acres Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Rich Acres School Rd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-3366
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-3366
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
Axton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Axton School Road
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-1193
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-1193
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
Drewry Mason Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 Drewry Mason Drive
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #66.
Laurel Park Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 Laurel Park Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #77.
Fieldale-collinsville Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
645 Miles Road
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #88.
Campbell Court Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Campbell Ct
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5344
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5344
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #99.
G.w. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Trott Circle
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 957-2226
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 957-2226
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1010.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Figsboro Road
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 647-7676
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 647-7676
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #1111.
Stanleytown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 Edgewood Dr
Stanleytown, VA 24168
(276) 629-5084
Stanleytown, VA 24168
(276) 629-5084
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Olivet Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Lancer Lane
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-1022
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-1022
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1313.
Sanville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Sanville School Rd
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5301
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5301
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henry County School District?
Henry County School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,938 students.
What is the rank of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District is ranked #61 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 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 Henry County School District?
51% of Henry County School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Henry County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,061 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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