Best Public Schools in Zip Code 24416

The 24416 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of either the Buena Vista City Public Schools or Rockbridge County Public Schools districts. While the schools serve a high-need student population, with very high free/reduced lunch rates, several standout performers emerge from the data.

Parry McCluer High School consistently ranks in the top half of Virginia high schools, performing well above the state average on many SOL tests, particularly in core subjects like Geometry, Algebra I, and Earth Science. Similarly, Parry McCluer Middle School is ranked in the top 20% of Virginia middle schools and significantly outperforms the state average on SOL Math and English Reading tests. On the elementary level, Mountain View Elementary stands out, ranking in the top half of Virginia elementary schools and outperforming the district and state averages on many SOL tests.

Despite the high-need student population, the data suggests the schools in the 24416 zip code area are effectively supporting student learning, with several schools performing well above state averages. However, there are notable differences in performance and rankings between the Buena Vista City Public Schools and Rockbridge County Public Schools, with the Buena Vista schools generally ranking higher and outperforming the Rockbridge school on state assessments. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools also highlights the importance of considering resource allocation and staffing when evaluating educational outcomes.