Pulaski County Senior High

Summary:

Pulaski County Senior High is a public high school located in Dublin, Virginia, serving 1,246 students in grades 9-12. While the school is part of the Pulaski County Public Schools district, which is ranked 68 out of 130 districts in the state, Pulaski County Senior High itself has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator is the school's racial makeup, which has a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.11%) compared to the state average, and lower percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. This racial imbalance could indicate potential issues with equity and access. Academically, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students ranking in the top half of Virginia high schools, while male students, minority students, and students with disabilities all rank in the bottom half or quarter of the state. The school's test scores are also mixed, with strengths in some areas like 11th grade SOL Writing, but weaknesses in subjects like 11th grade SOL Earth Science.

Another notable factor is Pulaski County Senior High's high poverty rate, with 76.32% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This high percentage of low-income students can present unique challenges and resource needs for the school. When compared to nearby high schools like Narrows High, Fort Chiswell High, and Christiansburg High, Pulaski County Senior High's performance and demographics suggest opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing equity and opportunity gaps across different student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5414 Cougar Trail Rd
       Dublin, VA  24084


(540) 643-0747

District: Pulaski County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
227th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,184 Help


Feeder schools for Pulaski County Senior High:

Elementary:    Critzer Elementary
    Dublin Elementary
    Pulaski Elementary
    Riverlawn Elementary
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Middle:    Pulaski County Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  1,246

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Two or more races:
6.3%
African American:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pulaski County Senior High ranks worse than 69% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.11. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pulaski County Senior High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pulaski County Senior High is $8,184.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pulaski County Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pulaski County Senior High 227th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Pulaski County Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Pulaski County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pulaski County Public Schools 68th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pulaski County Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Pulaski County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 28.45 276th 308 10.4%
2006 21.83 294th 314 6.4%
2007 31.57 264th 313 15.7%
2008 33.35 250th 316 20.9%
2009 32.07 250th 313 20.1%
2010 37.01 237th 317 25.2%
2011 30.47 261st 320 18.4%
2012 38.89 225th 321 29.9%
2013 27.45 268th 321 16.5%
2014 35.72 238th 322 26.1%
2015 36.51 228th 322 29.2%
2016 38.49 228th 321 29.0%
2017 39.31 217th 324 33.0%
2018 43.46 200th 326 38.7%
2019 33.00 262nd 327 19.9%
2021 34.45 224th 327 31.5%
2022 42.53 202nd 325 37.8%
2023 40.93 238th 326 27.0%
2024 45.11 227th 329 31.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pulaski County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.01 186th 193 3.6%
2024 18.37 181st 198 8.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pulaski County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.86 243rd 320 24.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Pulaski County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.49 200th 320 37.5%
2024 55.68 166th 322 48.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pulaski County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.01 226th 249 9.2%
2024 10.70 247th 253 2.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pulaski County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.59 267th 321 16.8%
2024 35.85 246th 322 23.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Pulaski County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.89 164th 240 31.7%
2024 40.29 179th 249 28.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pulaski County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.84 133rd 232 42.7%
2024 17.90 225th 233 3.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pulaski County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.69 292nd 315 7.3%
2024 34.64 262nd 314 16.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pulaski County Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2102 2102
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1952 1952
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1797 1797
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1808 1808
1993 1538 97 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1644
1994 1505 98 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1610
1995 1454 103 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1568
1996 1454 103 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1568
1997 1457 95 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1566
1998 1414 91 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1518
1999 1371 99 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1481
2000 1366 105 11 0 0 n/a n/a -4 1478
2001 1348 102 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1463
2002 1377 113 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1510
2003 1377 113 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1510
2004 1376 108 6 10 0 n/a n/a 1 1501
2005 1371 116 7 13 0 n/a n/a 1 1508
2006 1379 119 9 12 0 n/a n/a 2 1521
2007 1394 130 9 7 0 n/a n/a 2 1542
2008 1428 122 8 10 0 n/a n/a 3 1571
2009 1449 108 6 10 0 n/a n/a 2 1575
2010 1395 112 2 12 0 n/a n/a 4 1525
2011 1314 84 1 15 5 0 69 0 1488
2012 1246 82 2 19 4 1 56 0 1410
2013 1215 87 6 21 4 1 42 0 1376
2014 1235 87 5 20 2 1 25 0 1375
2015 1237 85 5 32 1 1 39 0 1400
2016 1244 89 6 37 5 0 41 0 1422
2017 1174 92 4 36 9 0 44 0 1359
2018 1109 82 4 42 8 0 66 0 1311
2019 1038 72 5 43 9 0 62 0 1229
2020 1018 60 8 36 7 0 71 0 1200
2021 1036 59 9 36 5 0 79 0 1224
2022 1033 68 8 45 4 0 69 0 1227
2023 1048 63 4 50 3 0 78 0 1246

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 Pulaski County Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2102 135.4 15.5 n/a
1990 1952 132.5 14.7 n/a
1991 1797 115.9 15.5 n/a
1992 1808 118.0 15.3 n/a
1993 1644 116.5 14.1 n/a
1994 1610 148.4 n/a 17.1
1995 1568 n/a 0.0 15.8
1996 1568 n/a 0.0 15.8
1997 1566 n/a 0.0 15.7
1998 1518 n/a 0.0 17.9
1999 1481 108.0 13.7 19.4
2000 1478 n/a 0.0 17.7
2001 1463 110.0 13.3 14.9
2002 1510 120.0 12.6 21.7
2003 1510 120.0 12.6 21.7
2004 1501 108.0 13.9 24.1
2005 1508 108.0 14.0 30.9
2006 1521 116.0 13.1 31.5
2007 1542 113.9 13.5 33.3
2008 1571 99.0 15.9 35.7
2009 1575 96.7 16.3 35.2
2010 1525 98.6 15.4 41.4
2011 1488 88.6 16.7 42.7
2012 1410 98.6 14.3 42
2013 1376 104.2 13.1 41.8
2014 1375 106.6 12.8 42.2
2015 1400 104.0 13.4 40.7
2016 1422 99.0 14.3 39.5
2017 1359 98.9 13.7 42.4
2018 1311 107.9 12.1 48.2
2019 1229 92.3 13.3 46
2020 1200 83.4 14.3 45.7
2021 1224 103.9 11.7 n/a
2022 1227 119.0 10.3 44.7
2023 1246 96.0 12.9 76.3

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 Pulaski County Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2102 135.4 15.5 n/a
1990 1952 132.5 14.7 n/a
1991 1797 115.9 15.5 n/a
1992 1808 118.0 15.3 n/a
1993 1644 116.5 14.1 n/a
1994 1610 148.4 n/a 17.1
1995 1568 n/a 0.0 15.8
1996 1568 n/a 0.0 15.8
1997 1566 n/a 0.0 15.7
1998 1518 n/a 0.0 17.9
1999 1481 108.0 13.7 19.4
2000 1478 n/a 0.0 17.7
2001 1463 110.0 13.3 14.9
2002 1510 120.0 12.6 21.7
2003 1510 120.0 12.6 21.7
2004 1501 108.0 13.9 24.1
2005 1508 108.0 14.0 30.9
2006 1521 116.0 13.1 31.5
2007 1542 113.9 13.5 33.3
2008 1571 99.0 15.9 35.7
2009 1575 96.7 16.3 35.2
2010 1525 98.6 15.4 41.4
2011 1488 88.6 16.7 42.7
2012 1410 98.6 14.3 42
2013 1376 104.2 13.1 41.8
2014 1375 106.6 12.8 42.2
2015 1400 104.0 13.4 40.7
2016 1422 99.0 14.3 39.5
2017 1359 98.9 13.7 42.4
2018 1311 107.9 12.1 48.2
2019 1229 92.3 13.3 46
2020 1200 83.4 14.3 45.7
2021 1224 103.9 11.7 n/a
2022 1227 119.0 10.3 44.7
2023 1246 96.0 12.9 76.3

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 Pulaski County Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $113 (1.4%) $7,968 (98.6%) $8,082
2020 $146 (1.7%) $8,282 (98.3%) $8,428
2021 $79 (1.0%) $8,105 (99.0%) $8,184

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pulaski County Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 262nd of 327 High schoolsRanks 238th of 326 High schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Pulaski County Senior High)8292
 10%
   End of Course Geometry (Pulaski County Public Schools)8293
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Pulaski County Senior High)6872
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pulaski County Public Schools)7474
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Pulaski County Senior High)9392
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Pulaski County Public Schools)9392
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Pulaski County Senior High)7563
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Pulaski County Public Schools)7463
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Pulaski County Senior High)7578
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Pulaski County Public Schools)7578
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Pulaski County Senior High)5724
 33%
   End of Course VA and US History (Pulaski County Public Schools)5624
 32%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Pulaski County Senior High)7068
 2%
   End of Course World History I (Pulaski County Public Schools)7068
 2%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12291246
 1.4%
African American7263
 12.5%
American Indian93
 66.7%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic4350
 16.3%
Pacific Islander00
White10381048
 1%
Two or More Races6278
 25.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46%76.3%
 30.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pulaski County Senior High

Pulaski County Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Critzer Elementary
Elementary : Dublin Elementary
Elementary : Pulaski Elementary
Elementary : Riverlawn Elementary
Elementary : Snowville Elementary
Middle : Pulaski County Middle

Pulaski County Senior High ranks 227th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,246 students attended Pulaski County Senior High.

Students at Pulaski County Senior High are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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