Summary:
The 22572 zip code area is home to two schools - Richmond County Elementary and Rappahannock High, both part of the Richmond County Public Schools district. While the elementary school has consistently underperformed, the high school has shown better academic results, though both serve a predominantly low-income student population.
Richmond County Elementary is the only elementary school in the area, with a large enrollment of 821 students. The school's test scores are generally below the state average, and it has been ranked in the bottom quartile of Virginia elementary schools over the past 3 years. However, the school does have a 100% proficiency rate in 7th grade Algebra I. With a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (75.27%) and below-average spending per student ($6,996), the school faces significant challenges in providing quality education.
In contrast, Rappahannock High has performed better academically, with several subject areas exceeding the state averages, such as Geometry, Algebra I, and World History I. The school has been ranked in the middle of Virginia high schools over the past 3 years, with a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger. While the high school also serves a predominantly low-income population (74.67% free/reduced lunch), its higher spending per student ($7,769) and slightly lower student-teacher ratio (14.1) may contribute to its better academic performance compared to the elementary school.
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