Best Public Schools in Zip Code 24312


Summary:

The 24312 zip code area is home to two elementary schools, Laurel Elementary and Jackson Memorial Elementary, both of which are performing well and consistently outperforming their respective district and state averages in key academic metrics.

Laurel Elementary stands out for its consistently high math and reading proficiency rates, particularly in 4th grade VA Studies, where over 86% of students scored proficient or better. However, the school serves a lower-income population, with 86.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Jackson Memorial Elementary has a lower free/reduced lunch rate of 73.58% and excels in math and reading proficiency, often exceeding the Carroll County Public Schools and Wythe County Public Schools averages.

Both schools have maintained relatively consistent performance over the past three years, with Laurel Elementary and Jackson Memorial Elementary consistently ranking in the top half of Virginia elementary schools according to the SchoolDigger rankings. The higher spending per student at Jackson Memorial Elementary ($8,397) compared to Laurel Elementary ($7,849) may contribute to the school's stronger academic performance, particularly in areas like math and reading proficiency. Overall, the data suggests that the 24312 zip code is home to two well-performing elementary schools, each with its own unique strengths and challenges.








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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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