Is Bland County High a good school?

Yes! Bland County High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2 nd of 329 Virginia high schools.

How many students attend Bland County High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended Bland County High.

What is the racial makeup of Bland County High?

Students at Bland County High are 81% White, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Bland County High?

Bland County High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bland County Elementary

Bland County High

Summary:

Bland County High is a public high school located in Rocky Gap, Virginia, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 425 students. The school is part of the Bland County Public Schools district, which is ranked 18 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bland County High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Virginia, with a statewide ranking of 2 out of 329 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with many subject areas achieving 100% proficiency rates, significantly outperforming the state averages. Bland County High's female and white student subgroups have particularly strong academic achievements, ranking 3rd and 9th, respectively, among Virginia high schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's low-socioeconomic status students also perform exceptionally well, ranking 4th in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. This is particularly noteworthy, as the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 67.76% of students falling into this category in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Bland County High has a predominantly white student population, with 86.35% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, the school has seen a gradual increase in racial diversity over the past few years, with the percentage of non-white students rising from 3.58% in 2020-2021 to 13.65% in 2022-2023. This trend suggests that the school is becoming more inclusive and representative of the broader community. In comparison, nearby schools like Narrows High and Graham High, which are part of the Giles County Public Schools and Tazewell County Public Schools districts, respectively, may have different demographic profiles and academic performance metrics that parents should consider when evaluating school options for their children.

Detail:

Public 7-12

176 Eagles Road
Rocky Gap, VA 24366

(276) 928-1100

District: Bland County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,771

Feeder schools for Bland County High:

Elementary:

Bland County Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 436

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

African American:

7.1%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bland County High ranks better than 68.8% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.31. (See more...)

Compare Details Bland County High ranks better than 99.4% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bland County High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), African American (7.1%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bland County High is 17.4. (See more...)

Compare Bland County High employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bland County High is $7,771.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bland County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bland County High 130^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Bland County High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bland County High 2^nd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Bland County High in the ranking list.)

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Bland County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bland County Public Schools 18^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bland County High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2017	48.70	218^th	415	47.5%
2018	58.20	153^rd	413	63.0%
2019	55.49	187^th	424	55.9%
2021	70.83	76^th	419	81.9%
2022	61.69	139^th	415	66.5%
2023	55.42	195^th	422	53.8%
2024	67.31	130^th	417	68.8%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.82	94^th	237	60.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.84	94^th	402	76.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.82	149^th	411	63.7%
2024	70.89	104^th	407	74.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.36	202^nd	409	50.6%
2024	62.73	144^th	407	64.6%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.42	37^th	128	71.1%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.60	34^th	298	88.6%
2024	57.39	131^st	299	56.2%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.03	38^th	275	86.2%
2024	85.73	17^th	272	93.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.23	274^th	402	31.8%
2024	52.21	202^nd	396	49.0%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bland County High

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Rank History for all high school students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2017	68.26	50^th	324	84.6%
2018	71.73	26^th	326	92.0%
2019	74.16	25^th	327	92.4%
2021	67.98	34^th	327	89.6%
2022	63.81	84^th	325	74.2%
2023	84.97	5^th	326	98.5%
2024	88.82	2^nd	329	99.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	92.22	4^th	320	98.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.72	2^nd	320	99.4%
2024	88.26	3^rd	322	99.1%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.02	58^th	253	77.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.50	41^st	321	87.2%
2024	87.48	5^th	322	98.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Bland County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.14	22^nd	315	93.0%
2024	83.80	9^th	314	97.1%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bland County High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	393	0	0	5	0	0	8	406
2016	377	0	0	5	0	0	6	388
2017	361	0	0	5	1	0	6	373
2018	370	0	0	4	1	0	8	383
2019	352	1	0	1	1	0	9	364
2020	327	4	0	3	1	0	5	340
2021	323	1	0	4	1	0	6	335
2022	343	8	4	5	1	0	11	372
2023	367	17	7	17	1	0	16	425
2024	351	31	12	23	1	2	16	436

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bland County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	406	29.0	14.0	36.2
2016	388	27.0	14.3	30.9
2017	373	31.3	11.8	38.1
2018	383	29.0	13.2	44.1
2019	364	25.4	14.3	42
2020	340	26.0	13.0	47.1
2021	335	27.0	12.4	n/a
2022	372	70.8	5.2	43
2023	425	19.0	22.3	67.8
2024	436	25.0	17.4	79.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bland County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	406	29.0	14.0	36.2
2016	388	27.0	14.3	30.9
2017	373	31.3	11.8	38.1
2018	383	29.0	13.2	44.1
2019	364	25.4	14.3	42
2020	340	26.0	13.0	47.1
2021	335	27.0	12.4	n/a
2022	372	70.8	5.2	43
2023	425	19.0	22.3	67.8
2024	436	25.0	17.4	79.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bland County High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$30 (0.5%)	$5,721 (99.5%)	$5,751
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$6,340 (100.0%)	$6,340
2021	$223 (2.9%)	$7,549 (97.1%)	$7,771

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bland County High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 187^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 195^th of 422 Middle schools	2.1%
Ranks 25^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 5^th of 326 High schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Bland County High)	78	66.7	11.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bland County Public Schools)	78	66.7	11.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Bland County High)	79	78.9	0.1%
7th Grade English Reading (Bland County Public Schools)	79	78.9	0.1%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Bland County High)	64	41.2	22.8%
8th Grade Writing (Bland County Public Schools)	64	41.2	22.8%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bland County High)	91	38.9	52.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bland County Public Schools)	91	38.9	52.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (Bland County High)	85	60	25%
8th Grade Science (Bland County Public Schools)	85	60	25%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Bland County High)	74	63.3	10.7%
8th Grade English Reading (Bland County Public Schools)	74	63.3	10.7%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Writing (Bland County High)	94	84	10%
End of Course Writing (Bland County Public Schools)	94	84	10%
End of Course Writing (Virginia)	81	74	7%
End of Course Geometry (Bland County High)	82	59	23%
End of Course Geometry (Bland County Public Schools)	82	59	23%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Bland County High)	94	94
End of Course Algebra I (Bland County Public Schools)	94	94
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Biology (Bland County High)	97	79	18%
End of Course Biology (Bland County Public Schools)	97	79	18%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course English Reading (Bland County High)	92	96	4%
End of Course English Reading (Bland County Public Schools)	92	96	4%
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course Geography (Bland County High)	89	82	7%
End of Course Geography (Bland County Public Schools)	89	82	7%
End of Course Geography (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course World History I (Bland County High)	96	64	32%
End of Course World History I (Bland County Public Schools)	96	64	32%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	364	425	16.8%
African American	1	17	1600%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	7
Hispanic	1	17	1600%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	352	367	4.3%
Two or More Races	9	16	77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42%	67.8%	25.7%

Schools Near Bland County High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Writing (2024)			SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)			SOL Mathematics (2024)		SOL Biology (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Geography (2024)		SOL World History I (2024)		SOL Civics and Economics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 8th Grade	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL World History I 8th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bland County High	Public	7-12	176 Eagles Road	Rocky Gap	24366	Bland County	Bland County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 928-1100	436	25	17.4	79.1%	351 (80.5%)	31 (7.1%)	23 (5.3%)	12 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (3.7%)	88.8	2^nd of 329 public high schools	99.4%		85	5^th of 326 public high schools	98.5%	3		98.0		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	64.9	53.1		96.6		66.7		82.4	75.6	90.4	84.1			95.7	74.0	$7,771	$223	$7,549
Graham High	Public	9-12	210 Valleydale	Bluefield	24605	Tazewell County	Tazewell County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 326-1235	530	41	12.8	85.3%	454 (85.7%)	33 (6.2%)	10 (1.9%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.5%)	79.4	25^th of 329 public high schools	92.4%		78.2	31^st of 326 public high schools	90.5%	6			91.7	100.0		96.1	91.7			95.0	87.5	72.7					90.7		79.4				$7,261	$163	$7,098
Narrows High	Public	8-12	1 Green Wave Lane	Narrows	24124	Giles County	Giles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 726-2384	299	27	11.0	65.2%	286 (95.7%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	52.9	184^th of 329 public high schools	44.1%		61.2	144^th of 326 public high schools	55.8%	40	59.5	68.1		84.6		87.8			84.6		70.8		62.7	62.7		80.3	89.8			92.3	61.4		$8,184	$211	$7,974

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