Best Public Schools in Buchanan, VA


Summary:

The city of Buchanan, Virginia is home to two highly-ranked schools, James River High and Buchanan Elementary, both of which serve students from the surrounding Botetourt County Public Schools district.

James River High stands out as a top-performing school, ranked 15th out of 329 high schools in Virginia and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently achieves high test scores, with the majority of students scoring proficient or better on SOL exams across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 100% of 9th graders were proficient or better in Algebra II, and 94.12% were proficient or better in Geometry. Buchanan Elementary, while not as highly ranked as James River High, still performs well compared to state averages, with 90.24% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year.

Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with James River High at 92.17% and Buchanan Elementary at 91.64%. Additionally, Buchanan Elementary has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 46.62%, compared to 31.52% at James River High. These demographic differences may indicate potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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