Best Public Schools in Arrington, VA

Summary:

The city of Arrington, Virginia is home to a single elementary school, Tye River Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Nelson County Public Schools district. Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 78.87% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Tye River Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized test scores, particularly in Mathematics.

Tye River Elementary's strong academic performance is a standout feature, with its 3rd grade Math proficiency rate reaching 84.44% in 2023-2024, compared to 78.49% for the district and 70.11% for the state. The school's 4th and 5th grade Math proficiency rates also exceed the district and state averages, indicating a robust math curriculum and effective instruction. In English Reading, the school's performance is more mixed, with some grades exceeding the district and state, while others fall slightly behind.

Tye River Elementary's diverse student population, with 69.86% White, 16.06% African American, and 10.14% Hispanic students, is another notable aspect of the school. Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1 may contribute to its ability to support and meet the needs of its diverse learners. Overall, Tye River Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within the Nelson County Public Schools district, providing a strong educational foundation for the students of Arrington.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tye River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy	Arrington	22922	Nelson County	Nelson County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 263-8960	355	27	13.1	78.9%	248 (69.9%)	57 (16.1%)	36 (10.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	48.3	638^th of 1114 public elementary schools	42.7%		57.7	513^th of 1114 public elementary schools	53.9%	125	84.4	65.6	74.1	65.5	71.1	60.0	64.9	70.0	$12,449	$1,132	$11,317

Cities Near Arrington

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lovingston	2.95 mi	2	141^st
Amherst	9.15 mi	5	232^nd
Afton	17.96 mi	1	113^th
Madison Heights	18.96 mi	5	317^th
Lynchburg	23.11 mi	29	279^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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