Best Public Schools in Wirtz, VA


Summary:

The city of Wirtz, Virginia is home to two elementary schools, Burnt Chimney Elementary and Dudley Elementary, which serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade. While both schools have their strengths and areas for improvement, Dudley Elementary appears to be the stronger performer of the two, ranking 456 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools compared to Burnt Chimney's ranking of 673.

Dudley Elementary excels in 4th-grade mathematics and Virginia Studies, with 87.88% and 81.82% of students respectively scoring proficient or better, outpacing the state averages. However, both schools struggle with 3rd and 4th-grade reading, with only around 50% of students meeting proficiency. Socioeconomically, both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 73% of students at each school receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, the schools in Wirtz, Virginia, which are part of the Franklin County Public Schools district, have room for improvement, particularly in reading proficiency. While Dudley Elementary shows some promising academic performance, both schools could benefit from targeted interventions and resource allocation to support their economically disadvantaged student populations and boost overall student achievement.








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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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