For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,368 students in 24260, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 24260, VA are Council High School, Honaker Elementary School and Honaker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24260 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24260, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24260, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Council High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Grades: 8-12
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Honaker Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Honaker Elementary Dr.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Grades: PK-7
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Honaker High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1795 Thompson Creek Rd.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6363
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6363
Grades: 8-12
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Council Elementary Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Grades: PK-7
| 194 students
24260, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Appalachian Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
924 Clifton Farm Rd
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24260, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24260, VA include Council High School, Honaker Elementary School and Honaker High School.
How many public schools are located in 24260?
4 public schools are located in 24260.
What is the racial composition of students in 24260?
24260 public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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