Bland County Public Schools

The Bland County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of two schools: Bland County High School and Bland County Elementary School. While Bland County High School is a standout performer, ranking 2nd out of 329 Virginia high schools and earning a 5-star rating, Bland County Elementary School appears to have more mixed academic results.

Bland County High School consistently demonstrates exceptional performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, with many grades and subjects achieving 100% proficiency rates. The school significantly outperforms the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, despite having a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (67.76% free/reduced lunch rate). In contrast, Bland County Elementary School has a lower statewide ranking and more mixed academic results compared to the state averages.

Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with limited racial diversity. Bland County High School has a slightly more diverse student body, while Bland County Elementary School is even less diverse. The per-student spending for both schools is relatively similar, but the student-teacher ratio at the high school (22.3) is significantly higher than the elementary school (9.8), which may indicate a difference in resource allocation or staffing priorities between the two schools.