For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,878 students in Alleghany Highlands School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Alleghany Highlands School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Alleghany Highlands School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
202 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
7%
22%
# White Students
2,389 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
83%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
158 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
205
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
219
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
208
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
198
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
228
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
229
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
229
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
225
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,054 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,631 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Alleghany Highlands School District?
Alleghany Highlands School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,878 students.
What is the rank of Alleghany Highlands School District?
Alleghany Highlands School District is ranked #63 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alleghany Highlands School District?
83% of Alleghany Highlands School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alleghany Highlands School District?
Alleghany Highlands School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Alleghany Highlands School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,631 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,878 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
