Top Rankings
Highland Co PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 178 students in Highland Co PBLC Schs 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 Highland Co PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
178 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Highland Co PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 135 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
69%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
18%
# Black Students
n/a
271,248 Students
% Black Students
n/a
22%
# White Students
172 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
97%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
16
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
10
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
11
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
9
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,815 is higher than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,826 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,815
$15,672
Spending / Student
$25,826
$15,424
Best Highland Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
244 Myers/moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
252 Myers/moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6360
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6360
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland Co PBLC Schs School District?
Highland Co PBLC Schs School District manages 2 public schools serving 178 students.
What is the rank of Highland Co PBLC Schs School District?
Highland Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #18 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Co PBLC Schs School District?
97% of Highland Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland Co PBLC Schs School District?
Highland Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Highland Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,826 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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