Craig County Public Schools

The Craig County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of two schools: Craig County High and McCleary Elementary. Both schools serve a predominantly white student population, with high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population from low-income families.

Craig County High stands out for its strong performance on several state standardized tests, exceeding the state average in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and English Reading. The school also boasts an impressive 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I for 8th-grade students and 87.1% for 9th-grade students, well above the state averages. In contrast, McCleary Elementary outperforms the state average in Mathematics for 3rd-grade students, with 76.67% of students proficient or better compared to the state's 70.11%.

Despite these academic strengths, both schools face challenges. Craig County High has a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 161 and 230 out of 325-329 Virginia high schools, with a current rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Similarly, McCleary Elementary has a statewide ranking that has ranged from 760 to 955 out of 1,109-1,114 Virginia elementary schools, also with a 2 out of 5 star rating. These fluctuations suggest the need for further analysis and targeted interventions to address the factors contributing to the schools' performance and ensure a more consistent and equitable education for all students in the Craig County Public Schools district.