For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,368 students in 24260, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in 24260, VA are Honaker High School, Honaker Elementary School and Council 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 78% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Honaker High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1795 Thompson Creek Rd.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6363
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6363
Gr: 8-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Honaker Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Honaker Elementary Dr.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Gr: PK-7 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Council High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Gr: 8-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Council Elementary Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Gr: PK-7 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
24260, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Appalachian Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
924 Clifton Farm Rd
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 24260, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24260, VA include Honaker High School, Honaker Elementary School and Council 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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