Summary:
The city of Ridgeway, Virginia is home to two schools: Magna Vista High School and Drewry Mason Elementary School, both part of the Henry County Public Schools district. While Magna Vista High has a relatively high graduation rate, it also faces challenges with higher-than-average dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. In contrast, Drewry Mason Elementary demonstrates strong performance on state standardized tests, exceeding district and state averages in many areas.
Magna Vista High School stands out for its 92.8% four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, but also has a higher-than-average dropout rate of 4.5% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% for the same period. The school's performance on state standardized tests (SOL) is mixed, with some subject areas and grade levels performing above the district and state averages, while others fall below. Drewry Mason Elementary, on the other hand, has a strong performance on state standardized tests, with many grade levels and subject areas exceeding the district and state averages. However, both schools share a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7%.
In terms of school rankings, Magna Vista High's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 210th out of 326 Virginia high schools in 2022-2023 to 301st out of 329 in 2023-2024. Drewry Mason Elementary's statewide ranking has improved, moving from 575th out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 415th out of 1,110 in 2024-2025. Both schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the Ridgeway community may face significant socioeconomic challenges that could impact student performance and attendance.
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