Best Public Schools in Zip Code 24280

Summary:

In the 24280 zip code, there is one standout elementary school, Belfast Elementary, which serves students in grades PK-5. Located in a rural area, this school has consistently achieved exceptional academic performance, ranking 32nd out of 1,114 elementary schools in Virginia and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Belfast Elementary's students have demonstrated remarkable proficiency, with 100% of 3rd and 5th graders scoring proficient or better in mathematics and reading, significantly outpacing the district and state averages of 70-75%. Despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 89.29% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school has been able to provide a high-quality education and support its students' academic success.

The school's consistent high performance, as evidenced by its 5-star rating for two out of the last three school years, sets it apart within the Russell County Public Schools district, which is ranked 46th out of 130 districts in Virginia. Belfast Elementary's ability to excel academically while serving a disadvantaged population makes it a model for other schools in the region and a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of its educators.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Belfast Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	646 Belfast School Rd.	Rosedale	24280	Russell County	Russell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 880-2283	140	9	16.0	89.3%	137 (97.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	91.2	32^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	97.1%		84.4	130^th of 1114 public elementary schools	88.3%	98	100.0	87.5	92.3	92.3	89.5	87.5	100.0	93.3	$6,127	$1,098	$5,029

Cities Near Zip Code 24280

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rosedale	1.98 mi	1	14^th
Honaker	2.99 mi	5	148^th
Swords Creek	5.37 mi	1	22^nd
Saltville	9.48 mi	4	72^nd
Lebanon	9.75 mi	6	183^rd

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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.

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