For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 900 students in 24368, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 24368, VA are Rural Retreat Elementary School, Rural Retreat High School and Rural Retreat Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24368 have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24368, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24368, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rural Retreat Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Martha Debord Way
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4125
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4125
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Rural Retreat High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
321 E Buck St
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4143
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4143
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Rural Retreat Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 E. Buck Ave.
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-5200
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24368, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24368, VA include Rural Retreat Elementary School, Rural Retreat High School and Rural Retreat Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 24368?
3 public schools are located in 24368.
What is the racial composition of students in 24368?
24368 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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