Summary:
The city of West Point, Virginia is served by two public schools - West Point Middle/High and West Point Elementary - both part of the West Point Public Schools district. These schools collectively serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with a total enrollment of over 800 students.
West Point Middle/High School serves grades 6-12 and has an enrollment of 451 students. The school has had a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 27th to 165th out of Virginia high schools in recent years, with a 5-star rating in 2023-2024 and a 3-star rating in other years. The school excels in subjects like Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology, with 100% or near-100% proficiency rates, and maintains a 92.8% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, West Point Elementary School serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 389 students and has consistently maintained a 4-star rating, ranking between 131st and 227th out of Virginia elementary schools.
Both schools generally perform above the state average on various SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with West Point Elementary particularly excelling in Mathematics and English Reading. However, the schools differ in their per-student spending, with West Point Elementary spending significantly more ($12,522 per student) compared to West Point Middle/High ($7,021 per student). This difference may contribute to the higher student-teacher ratio at West Point Elementary (19.4) compared to West Point Middle/High (13.8). Overall, the data suggests that the West Point public school system is providing a quality education to its students, with both schools demonstrating strong academic achievements and a commitment to their community.
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