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Glade Hill Elementary

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Glade Hill Elementary ranks 516 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

516^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Glade Hill Elementary is a PreK–5 school in Glade Hill, Virginia, serving 227 students in Franklin County Public Schools. The school stands out for a few remarkable strengths: 100% of its 5th graders scored proficient in math — far above the state average of 72.4% and higher than any nearby school, including Windy Gap Elementary (97.9%) and Sontag Elementary (93.9%). That same group of students scored only 70% in 3rd-grade math two years earlier, suggesting the upper-grade teaching team is particularly effective at accelerating learning. With a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5, children get plenty of individual attention.

Another bright spot is attendance. Only 9.6% of students are chronically absent, well below the state average of 14.8% and better than most neighboring schools like Callaway Elementary (11.6%) and Snow Creek Elementary (12.4%). This is especially notable given that 87.2% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has cut absenteeism dramatically from 25.9% just a few years ago, and its economically disadvantaged students perform in the 73rd percentile statewide — a sign that the school is providing strong support for families facing financial challenges.

That said, not every area shines. Third- and 4th-grade math proficiency (64.3% and 64.9%) trails the district, and 4th-grade Virginia Studies scores (73%) lag behind top neighbors like Lee M. Waid Elementary (94.7%). The school’s overall state ranking is solidly mid-tier at the 54th percentile. Still, with small classes, excellent attendance, and proven success in later elementary grades, Glade Hill offers a strong foundation — especially for families looking for a school that helps students grow significantly year over year.

227

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$48

Per pupil spending ?

87.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8081 Old Franklin Turnpike
Glade Hill, VA 24092

(540) 576-3010

District: Franklin County Public Schools

Students who attend Glade Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Benjamin Franklin Middle
High:	Franklin County High

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.1%

Hispanic:

11.9%

African American:

4.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 60th percentile in 2016 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Virginia median (54th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Franklin County Public Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school75%

District avg78%

Virginia avg72%

516^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 10Elementary Schools in the Franklin County Public Schools

38^th of 131Franklin County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	57.3	516 of 1111	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.9	465 of 1110	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.5	531 of 1114	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.7	454 of 1114	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.3	405 of 1109	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.7	315 of 1103	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	61.6	470 of 1105	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.4	700 of 1097	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.3	587 of 1099	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	61.6	435 of 1096	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	67.3	340 of 1100	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.8	448 of 1110	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.0	305 of 1120	72.8%	★★★★☆
2012	84.5	61 of 1117	94.5%	★★★★★
2011	88.6	10 of 1117	99.1%	★★★★★
2010	83.0	52 of 1113	95.3%	★★★★★
2009	84.1	49 of 1082	95.5%	★★★★★
2008	73.2	225 of 1081	79.2%	★★★★☆
2007	71.2	248 of 1083	77.1%	★★★★☆
2006	69.2	288 of 1071	73.1%	★★★★☆
2005	63.1	385 of 1062	63.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	52.1	576 of 1100	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	59.6	466 of 1096	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.0	393 of 1098	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.9	374 of 1100	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	68.1	283 of 1040	72.8%	★★★★☆
2025	76.1	181 of 1046	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	67.0	305 of 1036	70.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	64.2	396 of 1099	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.7	450 of 1093	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.1	612 of 1101	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.8	536 of 1093	51.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	37.3	702 of 974	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	38.0	684 of 973	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.2	765 of 979	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	49.5	554 of 984	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)73rd percentile+19 vs school

Male (2026)64th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2026)48th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)28th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Science80%+11 vs state

Mathematics76%+3 vs state

English Reading74%+3 vs state

VA Studies73%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Glade Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8081 Old Franklin Turnpike	Glade Hill	24092	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 576-3010	227	22	10.5	87.2%	175 (77.1%)	11 (4.8%)	27 (11.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)	57.3	516^th of 1111 public elementary schools	53.6%		60.9	465^th of 1110 public elementary schools	58.1%	51	64.3	64.9	100.0	80.0	67.9	77.8	76.7	73.0	$48	$00	$48
Dudley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7250 Brooks Mill Rd	Wirtz	24184	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 721-2621	317	26	12.2	88.0%	261 (82.3%)	8 (2.5%)	16 (5.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.1%)	66	399^th of 1111 public elementary schools	64.1%		58.5	498^th of 1110 public elementary schools	55.1%	99	66.7	89.1	80.0	81.7	54.2	84.8	80.0	93.5	$10,451	$1,584	$8,867
Sontag Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3101 Sontag Rd	Rocky Mount	24151	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 483-5667	248	26	9.4	87.5%	149 (60.1%)	24 (9.7%)	33 (13.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (16.5%)	60.1	475^th of 1111 public elementary schools	57.2%		46.9	641^st of 1110 public elementary schools	42.3%	166	70.0	92.7	93.9	66.7	60.0	75.6	75.8	73.2	$10,424	$1,585	$8,840
Rocky Mount Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	555 School Board Rd	Rocky Mount	24151	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 483-5040	296	35	8.3	87.5%	151 (51.0%)	49 (16.6%)	43 (14.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (17.2%)	42	710^th of 1111 public elementary schools	36.1%		51.2	585^th of 1110 public elementary schools	47.3%	125	62.3	80.5	72.4	72.4	62.3	65.9	69.0	65.9	$10,499	$1,600	$8,900
Lee M. Waid Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	540 E Court Street	Rocky Mount	24151	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 483-5736	386	36	10.6	85.5%	206 (53.4%)	59 (15.3%)	52 (13.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (17.1%)	76.8	258^th of 1111 public elementary schools	76.8%		81.1	195^th of 1110 public elementary schools	82.4%	63	89.8	94.7	82.2	77.8	72.9	82.5	73.3	94.7	$10,270	$1,568	$8,701
Snow Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5393 Snow Creek Rd	Penhook	24137	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 483-5599	226	20	11.3	86.7%	169 (74.8%)	15 (6.6%)	10 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (14.2%)	71.5	328^th of 1111 public elementary schools	70.5%		78.8	236^th of 1110 public elementary schools	78.7%	92	85.7	75.8	87.9	70.6	80.0	81.8	79.4	81.8	$10,356	$1,572	$8,785
Boones Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	265 Taylors Rd	Boones Mill	24065	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 334-4000	290	21	14.0	85.5%	244 (84.1%)	5 (1.7%)	20 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.2%)	51.2	598^th of 1111 public elementary schools	46.2%		45.8	659^th of 1110 public elementary schools	40.6%	61	87.2	83.0	74.4	59.0	72.3	67.9	64.1	64.2	$10,431	$1,581	$8,850
Windy Gap Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	465 Truman Hill Road	Hardy	24101	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 719-2809	391	26	15.0	87.0%	323 (82.6%)	14 (3.6%)	20 (5.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.9%)	79.3	209^th of 1111 public elementary schools	81.2%		72.6	314^th of 1110 public elementary schools	71.7%	105	89.1	77.9	97.9	95.8	80.0	75.0	91.7	88.2	$10,283	$1,559	$8,723
Moneta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12718 Moneta Rd	Moneta	24121	Bedford County	Bedford County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 297-4411	218	16	13.3	87.2%	169 (77.5%)	16 (7.3%)	12 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.6%)	77.4	241^st of 1111 public elementary schools	78.3%		80.9	200^th of 1110 public elementary schools	82.0%	41	96.3	86.7	73.5	75.8	80.8	83.3	84.9	93.1	$9,350	$909	$8,441
Ferrum Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	660 Ferrum Rd	Ferrum	24088	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 365-7194	281	22	12.7	89.0%	233 (82.9%)	16 (5.7%)	13 (4.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.4%)	58.7	496^th of 1111 public elementary schools	55.4%		63.2	441^st of 1110 public elementary schools	60.3%	55	73.9	73.9	80.8	86.5	63.0	76.1	78.9	65.2	$10,221	$1,583	$8,638

Frequently Asked Questions about Glade Hill Elementary

What district is Glade Hill Elementary in?

Franklin County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Glade Hill Elementary attend?

Students who attend Glade Hill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Franklin Middle
High : Franklin County High

Is Glade Hill Elementary a good school?

Glade Hill Elementary ranks 516^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Glade Hill Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 227 students attended Glade Hill Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Glade Hill Elementary?

Students at Glade Hill Elementary are 77% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.

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