Summary:
The city of Monterey, Virginia is home to two schools: Highland High and Highland Elementary, both part of the Highland County Public Schools district. While Highland High stands out as a stronger performer academically, both schools have unique characteristics and areas for potential improvement.
Highland High consistently performs above the state average on various SOL tests, with high proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I, English Reading, and Civics and Economics. The school ranked 92nd out of 325 Virginia high schools in 2021-2022, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, its student population is predominantly White (95.15%), with small percentages of other racial groups. In contrast, Highland Elementary generally performs at or above the state average on SOL tests, particularly in Mathematics and Science, but its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 249th out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 559th out of 1,109 in 2021-2022.
Both schools have notable differences in their student populations and resource allocation. Highland High spends $16,345 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 7.2, while Highland Elementary spends $15,984 per student and has a higher student-teacher ratio of 9.4. Additionally, the elementary school serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with 44.33% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 30.1% at the high school.
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