Summary:
The city of Bassett, Virginia is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Campbell Court Elementary and Sanville Elementary) and 1 high school (Bassett High) - all part of the Henry County Public Schools district. While the high school has the largest student population, Sanville Elementary stands out with its strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading.
Bassett High School has relatively strong test scores, exceeding district and state averages in Algebra I and Geometry, but has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Virginia high schools over the past 3 years. In contrast, Sanville Elementary maintains a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the middle range among Virginia elementary schools, and boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 which may contribute to its academic success.
Across all three schools, the data reveals significant socioeconomic challenges, with extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 92.44% to 99.37%. This suggests the need for additional support and resources to address the barriers faced by the Bassett community. Additionally, the racial disparities observed, with the elementary schools having a higher percentage of White students compared to the more diverse high school, warrant further exploration into potential equity issues within the district.
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