Craig County Public Schools


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.

District Detail

 6 Alleghany Circle
New Castle, VA 24127-0245

 (540) 864-5191

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 129 Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 507

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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