Summary:
The city of Floyd, Virginia is home to two schools - Floyd County High and Floyd Elementary, both part of the Floyd County Public Schools district. While Floyd County High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Virginia, earning a 4 out of 5 star rating, Floyd Elementary has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 25% of Virginia elementary schools and earning only 1 out of 5 stars.
Floyd County High boasts impressive test scores, with 97.96% proficiency in 10th grade writing, 96% proficiency in 9th grade geometry, and 98.08% proficiency in 8th grade Algebra I - significantly above state averages. In contrast, Floyd Elementary lags behind, with test scores trailing the state averages in most subjects and grade levels. The high school also benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9, which likely contributes to its strong academic performance.
Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with over 88% of students identifying as white. Additionally, the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, 73.75% at Floyd County High and 77.36% at Floyd Elementary. While Floyd Elementary spends more per student ($8,910) compared to Floyd County High ($7,444), the higher student-teacher ratio of 13.6 at the elementary school may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.
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