Top Rankings
Radford City 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 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,701 students in Radford City PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Radford City PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
2,701 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Radford City 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 135 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
69%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
102 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
184 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
18%
# Black Students
404 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
15%
22%
# White Students
1,761 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
65%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
238 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
93
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
105
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
255
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
245
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
229
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
266
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
190
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
212
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
269
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,470 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,266 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,470
$15,672
Spending / Student
$11,266
$15,424
Best Radford City PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Heth Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 George Street
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3653
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3653
Grades: 3-6
| 970 students
Rank: #22.
Radford High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3649
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3649
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Rank: #33.
John N. Dalton Int.
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3651
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3651
Grades: 7-8
| 521 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Twelfth St
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3652
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3652
Grades: PK-2
| 381 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Radford City PBLC Schs School District?
Radford City PBLC Schs School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,701 students.
What is the rank of Radford City PBLC Schs School District?
Radford City PBLC Schs School District is ranked #14 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Radford City PBLC Schs School District?
65% of Radford City PBLC Schs School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Radford City PBLC Schs School District?
Radford City PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Radford City PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,266 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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