Best Public Schools in Zip Code 24422

Summary:

The 24422 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Sharon Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district. Despite the district's average ranking and 2-star rating, Sharon Elementary consistently outperforms its peers, ranking in the top 5% of Virginia elementary schools in recent years.

Sharon Elementary's student population is predominantly White (87.69%), with smaller percentages of African American (7.18%), Hispanic (1.54%), and Asian (1.54%) students. The school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 100% proficiency rates in Math for grades 3-5 and high proficiency in Reading and Science as well. This success is achieved despite the fact that 72.82% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. The school's above-average per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio of 9.7 to 1 suggest it is effectively allocating resources to support student learning.

While Sharon Elementary is a shining example of a high-performing school, there may be opportunities to further improve diversity and inclusion within the student population. Exploring ways to attract and support a more diverse student body could be an area of focus for the school and district. Overall, Sharon Elementary is a standout institution that is providing a quality education and strong academic outcomes for its students, serving as a model for other schools in the region.

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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
Sharon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Sharon School Cir.	Clifton Forge	24422	Alleghany County	Alleghany Highlands Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 863-1712	195	20	9.7	72.8%	171 (87.7%)	14 (7.2%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	88.4	64^th of 1114 public elementary schools	94.3%		80.6	199^th of 1114 public elementary schools	82.1%	135	100.0	100.0	100.0	95.7	80.7	76.0	95.5	91.7	$9,293	$724	$8,569

Cities Near Zip Code 24422

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Clifton Forge	1.58 mi	2	165^th
Covington	2.93 mi	8	284^th
Hot Springs	10.88 mi	2	215^th
Eagle Rock	11.15 mi	1	27^th
Millboro	16.26 mi	1	128^th

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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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