Rockbridge County Public Schools

The Rockbridge County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 84 out of 130 in Virginia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, Maury River Middle School stands out as the highest-ranked school, ranking 249 out of 417 Virginia middle schools. It achieved 100% proficiency in 8th grade Algebra I, significantly outperforming the district and state averages, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.5. Mountain View Elementary is the highest-ranked elementary school in the district, ranking 457 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools. It achieved high proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Math, English Reading, and Science, often outperforming the district and state, and also has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5.

However, the other schools in the district generally underperform compared to state averages on SOL tests, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and World History. The district also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients across the schools, ranging from 66.5% to 75.32%. Additionally, the wide range in per-student spending, from $7,855 to $11,640, raises questions about how resources are being allocated within the district and whether funding is being directed to the schools and students with the greatest needs.