Best Public Schools in Zip Code 24620


Summary:

The 24620 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary/middle school and 2 high schools. The schools in this area serve a predominantly white and economically disadvantaged student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While Hurley High School stands out as a top-performing school in Virginia, the other schools in the area show more mixed results, with Hurley Elementary/Middle and Council High School exhibiting varying levels of academic performance across different subject areas.

Hurley High School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 23rd out of 329 Virginia high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in several subject areas, with high proficiency rates in Algebra I, Earth Science, and English Reading for 11th grade, outperforming the Buchanan County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia. In contrast, Hurley Elementary/Middle and Council High School show more mixed results, with some areas of strength and others where they underperform compared to district and state averages.

The schools in the 24620 zip code area serve a predominantly low-income student population, with extremely high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 94.4% to 98.15%. This suggests that the schools face unique challenges and resource needs to support their students. Additionally, the schools in this area have a very homogeneous racial makeup, with white students making up the vast majority of the student population. This lack of diversity may have implications for the educational experiences and perspectives of the students. Further analysis and consideration of the broader community context would be necessary to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape in this region.








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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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