For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,632 students in Rockbridge Co PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Rockbridge Co PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
2,632 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Rockbridge Co PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 86% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
69%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.71
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
127 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
18%
# Black Students
98 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
4%
22%
# White Students
2,249 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
85%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
159
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
173
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
208
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
280
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
242
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
284
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
235
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,409 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,990
$15,672
Spending / Student
$14,409
$15,424
Best Rockbridge Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockbridge County High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Greenhouse Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5555
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5555
Grades: 9-12
| 1,041 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Burger Circle
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2418
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2418
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
Natural Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42 Natural Bridge School Rd.
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2292
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2292
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Maury River Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Waddell St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Central Road
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Fairfield School Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockbridge Co PBLC Schs School District?
Rockbridge Co PBLC Schs School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,632 students.
What is the rank of Rockbridge Co PBLC Schs School District?
Rockbridge Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #80 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockbridge Co PBLC Schs School District?
85% of Rockbridge Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockbridge Co PBLC Schs School District?
Rockbridge Co 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 Rockbridge Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,409 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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