Is Rural Retreat High a good school?

Yes! Rural Retreat High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1 st of 329 Virginia high schools.

How many students attend Rural Retreat High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 310 students attended Rural Retreat High.

What is the racial makeup of Rural Retreat High?

Students at Rural Retreat High are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Rural Retreat High?

Rural Retreat High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Rural Retreat Elementary Elementary : Speedwell Elementary Middle : Rural Retreat Middle

Rural Retreat High School in Rural Retreat VA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Rural Retreat High ranks better than 99.7% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Wythe County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.44. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rural Retreat 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 Rural Retreat High has the smallest high school student body size in the Wythe County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), Hispanic (1.9%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wythe County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rural Retreat High is 13.3. 1 high schools in the Wythe County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rural Retreat High employs 23.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rural Retreat High is $8,228, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Wythe County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rural Retreat High:

SchoolDigger ranks Rural Retreat High 1^st of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Rural Retreat High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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White students:

Wythe County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wythe County Public Schools 13^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rural Retreat High

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Rank History for all students at Rural Retreat High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	53.54	124^th	308	59.7%
2006	56.36	108^th	314	65.6%
2007	47.92	161^st	313	48.6%
2008	61.78	81^st	316	74.4%
2009	59.98	94^th	313	70.0%
2010	59.16	100^th	317	68.5%
2011	44.08	193^rd	320	39.7%
2012	42.51	207^th	321	35.5%
2013	64.14	71^st	321	77.9%
2014	58.91	92^nd	322	71.4%
2015	74.12	27^th	322	91.6%
2016	78.64	9^th	321	97.2%
2017	74.58	23^rd	324	92.9%
2018	70.14	36^th	326	89.0%
2019	59.86	92^nd	327	71.9%
2021	57.05	104^th	327	68.2%
2022	80.70	8^th	325	97.5%
2023	91.14	1^st	326	99.7%
2024	92.44	1^st	329	99.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rural Retreat High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.82	1^st	320	99.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Rural Retreat High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.57	1^st	320	99.7%
2024	94.51	1^st	322	99.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Rural Retreat High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.33	3^rd	321	99.1%
2024	92.20	1^st	322	99.7%

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Rank History for White students at Rural Retreat High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.38	3^rd	315	99.0%
2024	89.77	2^nd	314	99.4%

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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 Rural Retreat 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	455	455
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	441	441
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	427	427
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	429	429
1993	436	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	440
1994	464	5	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	470
1995	444	4	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	450
1996	444	4	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	450
1997	445	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
1998	467	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
1999	477	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
2000	471	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	-4	471
2001	479	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
2002	364	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2003	364	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2004	361	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2005	341	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2006	334	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2007	348	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2008	332	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2009	341	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	348
2010	354	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2011	347	5	3	5	0	0	0	0	360
2012	350	4	2	9	1	0	0	0	366
2013	315	5	1	3	2	0	2	0	328
2014	308	4	1	4	1	0	2	0	320
2015	308	6	0	3	1	0	2	0	320
2016	328	3	0	4	1	0	4	0	340
2017	327	3	0	7	0	0	4	0	341
2018	351	2	0	7	0	0	7	0	367
2019	340	5	0	4	0	0	5	0	354
2020	325	6	0	4	0	0	3	0	338
2021	320	4	0	5	0	0	4	0	333
2022	306	3	0	7	0	0	5	0	321
2023	300	4	1	4	0	0	3	0	312
2024	294	5	1	6	0	0	4	0	310

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 Rural Retreat High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	455	30.1	15.1	n/a
1990	441	30.2	14.6	n/a
1991	427	29.1	14.6	n/a
1992	429	29.6	14.4	n/a
1993	440	28.9	15.2	n/a
1994	470	44.6	n/a	n/a
1995	450	n/a	0.0	12
1996	450	n/a	0.0	12
1997	450	n/a	0.0	13.1
1998	471	n/a	0.0	15.1
1999	481	34.0	14.1	19.5
2000	471	n/a	0.0	20.4
2001	482	20.2	23.9	21.4
2002	365	31.0	11.8	21.4
2003	365	31.0	11.8	21.4
2004	363	28.0	13.0	22.6
2005	345	28.0	12.3	22.6
2006	339	31.0	10.9	30.1
2007	353	21.8	16.2	31.2
2008	337	16.0	21.1	33.2
2009	348	17.0	20.5	34
2010	361	16.3	22.1	35.7
2011	360	15.2	23.5	39.7
2012	366	25.7	14.2	36.3
2013	328	23.0	14.2	34.5
2014	320	24.2	13.1	35.3
2015	320	27.0	11.8	33.4
2016	340	25.0	13.6	38.5
2017	341	23.4	14.5	33.7
2018	367	24.1	15.2	44.4
2019	354	23.9	14.7	43.8
2020	338	23.0	14.6	40.8
2021	333	20.6	16.0	n/a
2022	321	21.9	14.6	43
2023	312	22.7	13.7	74
2024	310	23.1	13.3	76.1

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 Rural Retreat High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	455	30.1	15.1	n/a
1990	441	30.2	14.6	n/a
1991	427	29.1	14.6	n/a
1992	429	29.6	14.4	n/a
1993	440	28.9	15.2	n/a
1994	470	44.6	n/a	n/a
1995	450	n/a	0.0	12
1996	450	n/a	0.0	12
1997	450	n/a	0.0	13.1
1998	471	n/a	0.0	15.1
1999	481	34.0	14.1	19.5
2000	471	n/a	0.0	20.4
2001	482	20.2	23.9	21.4
2002	365	31.0	11.8	21.4
2003	365	31.0	11.8	21.4
2004	363	28.0	13.0	22.6
2005	345	28.0	12.3	22.6
2006	339	31.0	10.9	30.1
2007	353	21.8	16.2	31.2
2008	337	16.0	21.1	33.2
2009	348	17.0	20.5	34
2010	361	16.3	22.1	35.7
2011	360	15.2	23.5	39.7
2012	366	25.7	14.2	36.3
2013	328	23.0	14.2	34.5
2014	320	24.2	13.1	35.3
2015	320	27.0	11.8	33.4
2016	340	25.0	13.6	38.5
2017	341	23.4	14.5	33.7
2018	367	24.1	15.2	44.4
2019	354	23.9	14.7	43.8
2020	338	23.0	14.6	40.8
2021	333	20.6	16.0	n/a
2022	321	21.9	14.6	43
2023	312	22.7	13.7	74
2024	310	23.1	13.3	76.1

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 Rural Retreat High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$7,760 (100.0%)	$7,760
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$8,076 (100.0%)	$8,076
2021	$98 (1.2%)	$8,129 (98.8%)	$8,228

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Retreat 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 92^nd of 327 High schools	Ranks 1^st of 326 High schools	27.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Rural Retreat High)	95	100	5%
End of Course Geometry (Wythe County Public Schools)	95	96	1%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Rural Retreat High)	82	89	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Wythe County Public Schools)	96	92	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Biology (Rural Retreat High)	91	85	6%
End of Course Biology (Wythe County Public Schools)	89	83	6%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course English Reading (Rural Retreat High)	88	95	7%
End of Course English Reading (Wythe County Public Schools)	90	92	2%
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course VA and US History (Rural Retreat High)	50	60	10%
End of Course VA and US History (Wythe County Public Schools)	76	36	40%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Rural Retreat High)	80	91	11%
End of Course World History I (Wythe County Public Schools)	86	78	8%
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	354	312	11.9%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	340	300	11.8%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.8%	74%	30.3%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Biology (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)		SOL World History I (2024)		SOL World History II (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 Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rural Retreat High	Public	9-12	321 E Buck St	Rural Retreat	24368	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 686-4143	310	23	13.3	76.1%	294 (94.8%)	5 (1.6%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	92.4	1^st of 329 public high schools	99.7%		91.1	1^st of 326 public high schools	99.7%		100.0	100.0		98.6	97.1		96.3			$8,228	$98	$8,129
George Wythe High	Public	9-12	1 Maroon Way	Wytheville	24382	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 228-3157	449	34	13.4	76.6%	374 (83.3%)	38 (8.5%)	16 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	65.7	111^th of 329 public high schools	66.3%		75.2	49^th of 326 public high schools	85.0%	62	100.0	82.3	75.0	92.9	88.8		62.8			$7,844	$126	$7,718
Marion Senior High	Public	9-12	848 Stage ST	Marion	24354	Smyth County	Smyth County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 783-4731	596	48	12.3	99.3%	554 (93.0%)	13 (2.2%)	18 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.5%)	48.9	202^nd of 329 public high schools	38.6%		35	255^th of 326 public high schools	21.8%	53	92.3	75.8	85.7	71.2	84.4	100.0	4.2			$8,026	$538	$7,488
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute	Public	6-12	340 Bagley Circle	Marion	24354	Smyth County	Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute	No	No	No	No	(276) 783-1222																			(n/a)
Fort Chiswell High	Public	9-12	#1 Pioneer Trail	Max Meadows	24360	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 637-3437	430	41	10.3	77.0%	416 (96.7%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	82.9	11^th of 329 public high schools	96.7%		70.3	82^nd of 326 public high schools	74.8%	71	100.0	98.5	85.0	90.6	92.2		79.1	63.6	72.7	$7,899	$02	$7,897

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Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Retreat High

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