Bland County High

Summary:

Bland County High is a public high school located in Rocky Gap, Virginia, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 425 students. The school is part of the Bland County Public Schools district, which is ranked 18 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bland County High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Virginia, with a statewide ranking of 2 out of 329 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with many subject areas achieving 100% proficiency rates, significantly outperforming the state averages. Bland County High's female and white student subgroups have particularly strong academic achievements, ranking 3rd and 9th, respectively, among Virginia high schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's low-socioeconomic status students also perform exceptionally well, ranking 4th in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. This is particularly noteworthy, as the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 67.76% of students falling into this category in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Bland County High has a predominantly white student population, with 86.35% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, the school has seen a gradual increase in racial diversity over the past few years, with the percentage of non-white students rising from 3.58% in 2020-2021 to 13.65% in 2022-2023. This trend suggests that the school is becoming more inclusive and representative of the broader community. In comparison, nearby schools like Narrows High and Graham High, which are part of the Giles County Public Schools and Tazewell County Public Schools districts, respectively, may have different demographic profiles and academic performance metrics that parents should consider when evaluating school options for their children.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 176 Eagles Road
       Rocky Gap, VA  24366


(276) 928-1100

District: Bland County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,771 Help


Feeder schools for Bland County High:

Elementary:    Bland County Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
African American:
4.0%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bland County High ranks better than 68.8% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.31. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bland County High ranks better than 99.4% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.82. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bland County High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), African American (4%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bland County High is 22.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bland County High is $7,771.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bland County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bland County High 130th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Bland County High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bland County High 2nd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Bland County High in the ranking list.)

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Bland County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bland County Public Schools 18th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bland County High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.70 218th 415 47.5%
2018 58.20 153rd 413 63.0%
2019 55.49 187th 424 55.9%
2021 70.83 76th 419 81.9%
2022 61.69 139th 415 66.5%
2023 55.42 195th 422 53.8%
2024 67.31 130th 417 68.8%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.82 94th 237 60.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.84 94th 402 76.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.82 149th 411 63.7%
2024 70.89 104th 407 74.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.36 202nd 409 50.6%
2024 62.73 144th 407 64.6%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.42 37th 128 71.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.60 34th 298 88.6%
2024 57.39 131st 299 56.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.03 38th 275 86.2%
2024 85.73 17th 272 93.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.23 274th 402 31.8%
2024 52.21 202nd 396 49.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bland County High

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Rank History for all high school students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.26 50th 324 84.6%
2018 71.73 26th 326 92.0%
2019 74.16 25th 327 92.4%
2021 67.98 34th 327 89.6%
2022 63.81 84th 325 74.2%
2023 84.97 5th 326 98.5%
2024 88.82 2nd 329 99.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.22 4th 320 98.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.72 2nd 320 99.4%
2024 88.26 3rd 322 99.1%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.02 58th 253 77.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.50 41st 321 87.2%
2024 87.48 5th 322 98.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Bland County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.14 22nd 315 93.0%
2024 83.80 9th 314 97.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bland County High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 393 0 0 5 0 0 8 0 406
2016 377 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 388
2017 361 0 0 5 1 0 6 0 373
2018 370 0 0 4 1 0 8 0 383
2019 352 1 0 1 1 0 9 0 364
2020 327 4 0 3 1 0 5 0 340
2021 323 1 0 4 1 0 6 0 335
2022 343 8 4 5 1 0 11 0 372
2023 367 17 7 17 1 0 16 0 425

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bland County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 406 29.0 14.0 36.2
2016 388 27.0 14.3 30.9
2017 373 31.3 11.8 38.1
2018 383 29.0 13.2 44.1
2019 364 25.4 14.3 42
2020 340 26.0 13.0 47.1
2021 335 27.0 12.4 n/a
2022 372 70.8 5.2 43
2023 425 19.0 22.3 67.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bland County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 406 29.0 14.0 36.2
2016 388 27.0 14.3 30.9
2017 373 31.3 11.8 38.1
2018 383 29.0 13.2 44.1
2019 364 25.4 14.3 42
2020 340 26.0 13.0 47.1
2021 335 27.0 12.4 n/a
2022 372 70.8 5.2 43
2023 425 19.0 22.3 67.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bland County High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $30 (0.5%) $5,721 (99.5%) $5,751
2020 $00 (0.0%) $6,340 (100.0%) $6,340
2021 $223 (2.9%) $7,549 (97.1%) $7,771

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bland County High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 187th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 195th of 422 Middle schools
 2.1%
Ranks 25th of 327 High schoolsRanks 5th of 326 High schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Bland County High)7866.7
 11.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bland County Public Schools)7866.7
 11.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Bland County High)7978.9
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Bland County Public Schools)7978.9
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Bland County High)6441.2
 22.8%
   8th Grade Writing (Bland County Public Schools)6441.2
 22.8%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bland County High)9138.9
 52.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bland County Public Schools)9138.9
 52.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Bland County High)8560
 25%
   8th Grade Science (Bland County Public Schools)8560
 25%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Bland County High)7463.3
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Bland County Public Schools)7463.3
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Writing (Bland County High)9484
 10%
   End of Course Writing (Bland County Public Schools)9484
 10%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Bland County High)8259
 23%
   End of Course Geometry (Bland County Public Schools)8259
 23%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Bland County High)9494
   End of Course Algebra I (Bland County Public Schools)9494
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Biology (Bland County High)9779
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Bland County Public Schools)9779
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Bland County High)9296
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Bland County Public Schools)9296
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Bland County High)8982
 7%
   End of Course Geography (Bland County Public Schools)8982
 7%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History I (Bland County High)9664
 32%
   End of Course World History I (Bland County Public Schools)9664
 32%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students364425
 16.8%
African American117
 1600%
American Indian11
Asian07
Hispanic117
 1600%
Pacific Islander00
White352367
 4.3%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%67.8%
 25.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bland County High

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Elementary : Bland County Elementary

Yes! Bland County High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 329 Virginia high schools.

Students at Bland County High are 86% White, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Bland County High.


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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.

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