Summary:
The Craig County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of two schools: Craig County High School and McCleary Elementary School. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural area.
Craig County High School appears to be the standout school in the district, with consistently higher test scores compared to the state averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Geometry, and English Reading. The school also has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.8%. In contrast, McCleary Elementary School lags behind the state averages in most test score categories, though it does outperform the state in 3rd grade math. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7%.
Both schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Craig County High School at 82.38% and McCleary Elementary School at 81.82%, suggesting a significant socioeconomic challenge facing the district. The district's overall ranking of 67 out of 129 in Virginia and 2-star rating from SchoolDigger indicates there is room for improvement across the district. Addressing the socioeconomic challenges and targeting underperforming schools could be important steps in driving overall district performance.
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