Buchanan County Public Schools

The Buchanan County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 8 schools, including 4 elementary/middle schools and 4 high schools, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 60 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, Hurley High School ranks 23 out of 329 Virginia high schools and earns a 5-star rating, with particularly strong performance in Algebra I, Earth Science, and English Reading. Council High School also performs well, ranking 181 out of 329 Virginia high schools and earning a 2-star rating, with high proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and English Reading. Additionally, Riverview Elementary/Middle stands out with the highest enrollment of 750 students and strong performance above the district and state averages in several subject areas.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in test scores across the district, with some schools struggling compared to others. The schools with the highest rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, such as Hurley High and Council High, tend to have lower test scores, suggesting a potential link between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. Additionally, the district's schools have a predominantly white student population, indicating a need to address diversity and inclusion within the Buchanan County Public Schools district.