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Bristol City Public Schools


At a glance
This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.
280 Lee Street
Bristol, VA 24201
·(276) 821-5600·All Virginia district rankings →
Statewide performance 2016–2024
2024: better than 39.2% of districts
5
Schools
2,167
Students
Top rankedVirginia Middle218th of 419 Virginia middle schools
Biggest riser
Virginia Middle up 13 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Virginia Middle 8.9 students per teacher
Summary:

The Bristol City Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 79 out of 130 in Virginia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, Virginia High School and Virginia Middle School consistently outperform the district and state averages on SOL test scores, particularly in core subjects like Algebra, Geometry, and English Reading. In contrast, the elementary schools, while performing reasonably well, generally lag behind the district and state averages on many SOL tests, especially in Mathematics and English Reading, indicating a need for additional support or resources at the elementary level.

A significant challenge facing all schools in the Bristol City Public Schools district is the extremely high rates of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 98.21% to 101.97%, indicating a high level of poverty in the area. This socioeconomic factor likely plays a significant role in the academic performance of the schools and may require targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




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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