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Blacksburg High

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Blacksburg High ranks 136 th of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

136^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Virginia High Schools

Better than 59% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Blacksburg High is a public high school located in Blacksburg, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,281 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 54 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blacksburg High has consistently ranked in the top 60-136 high schools in Virginia over the past 10 years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in subjects like Geometry, Algebra I, and Algebra II, where the school has a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better. Blacksburg High's English Reading and Writing scores are also strong, with 11th and 12th-grade students performing well above the state and district averages. The school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.9% to 97.1% over the past few years, which is above the state and district averages, and a relatively low dropout rate, ranging from 2.5% to 5.3% in recent years.

While Blacksburg High performs well for certain student subgroups, such as Asian, Multi-racial, and English Language Learner students, the school's performance for African American and Hispanic students is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 200-250 high schools in Virginia for these subgroups. Compared to the nearby high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools district, Blacksburg High generally outperforms its peers, particularly in academic performance and graduation rates. However, the nearby Glenvar High School, which is part of the Roanoke County Public Schools district, has a higher statewide ranking and performance in some subject areas, suggesting that Blacksburg High may have room for improvement to reach the level of excellence of its neighboring high-performing school.

1,325

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,757

Per pupil spending ?

24.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3401 Bruin Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24060

(540) 951-5706

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Blacksburg High:

Elementary:	Gilbert Linkous Elementary
	Harding Avenue Elementary
	Kipps Elementary
	Margaret Beeks Elementary
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	Prices Fork Elementary
Middle:	Blacksburg Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.0%

Asian:

9.6%

Hispanic:

9.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Virginia average (92%)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Montgomery County Public Schools

✓Above the Virginia median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2015

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

!Writing scores 13 pts below the Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school86%

District avg81%

Virginia avg82%

136^th of 328

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4High Schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools

54^th of 129Montgomery 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
2025	61.3	136 of 328	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.0	107 of 329	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.8	79 of 326	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	68.2	60 of 325	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	67.4	39 of 327	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	66.3	61 of 327	81.3%	★★★★☆
2018	64.8	66 of 326	79.8%	★★★★☆
2017	70.2	40 of 324	87.7%	★★★★☆
2016	68.0	53 of 321	83.5%	★★★★☆
2015	67.7	56 of 322	82.6%	★★★★☆
2014	69.3	51 of 322	84.2%	★★★★☆
2013	62.8	74 of 321	76.9%	★★★★☆
2012	48.2	176 of 321	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	59.9	105 of 320	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	45.4	197 of 317	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.0	204 of 313	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	43.9	191 of 316	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.0	166 of 313	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	48.7	161 of 314	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	51.1	142 of 308	53.9%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	19.9	238 of 249	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	59.3	59 of 125	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.1	61 of 118	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	64.7	36 of 120	70.0%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	48.4	139 of 253	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.6	186 of 249	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	71.3	21 of 101	79.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	52.0	182 of 321	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	64.4	116 of 322	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.6	112 of 320	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	31.7	190 of 236	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.6	146 of 233	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.0	175 of 232	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	38.7	230 of 324	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	45.3	202 of 320	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	66.0	107 of 322	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.2	113 of 322	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.1	63 of 321	80.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	53.8	93 of 198	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.9	48 of 198	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	80.7	13 of 193	93.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	50.9	189 of 313	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.4	161 of 314	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.1	106 of 315	66.3%	★★★☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2025)79th percentile+21 vs school

Male (2025)67th percentile+8 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)53rd percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2025)53rd percentile-6 vs school

Disabled (2024)45th percentile-22 vs school

Female (2025)43rd percentile-15 vs school

White (2025)40th percentile-19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)29th percentile-30 vs school

Hispanic (2025)19th percentile-39 vs school

African American (2024)4th percentile-63 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra II100%+6 vs state

Geometry98%+13 vs state

English Reading90%+4 vs state

Algebra I89%+10 vs state

Biology86%+9 vs state

Writing65%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Blacksburg High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Writing (2025)			SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)				SOL Algebra II (2025)	SOL Mathematics (2025)	SOL Biology (2025)				SOL Science (2025)	SOL Earth Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)				SOL World History I (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blacksburg High	Public	9-12	3401 Bruin Lane	Blacksburg	24060	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 951-5706	1,325	88	15.0	24.1%	941 (71.0%)	51 (3.8%)	126 (9.5%)	127 (9.6%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	74 (5.6%)	61.3	136^th of 328 public high schools	58.5%		66	107^th of 329 public high schools	67.5%	29		67.1	55.2	98.3	86.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		92.4	64.4	57.1						89.8	95.0		$8,757	$416	$8,341
Christiansburg High	Public	9-12	100 Independence Blvd	Christiansburg	24073	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 382-5178	1,072	80	13.3	37.0%	846 (78.9%)	62 (5.8%)	95 (8.9%)	18 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (4.6%)	38.4	252^nd of 328 public high schools	23.2%		55.4	169^th of 329 public high schools	48.6%	83		71.5	46.9	98.0	91.9	83.3	90.0		100.0		77.6	47.3	48.8					60.0	81.6	70.0		$9,541	$460	$9,081
Radford High	Public	9-12	50 Dalton Dr	Radford	24141	Radford city	Radford City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 731-3649	506	41	12.2	65.8%	356 (70.4%)	60 (11.9%)	38 (7.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (9.3%)	56.4	166^th of 328 public high schools	49.4%		58.6	152^nd of 329 public high schools	53.8%	14				91.7	87.0	76.2			100.0		95.2	76.3				58.7			90.9	76.9	65.1	$19,176	$2,267	$16,909
Auburn High	Public	9-12	1650 Auburn School Dr	Riner	24149	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 382-5160	393	32	12.1	41.0%	367 (93.4%)	5 (1.3%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	47.9	210^th of 328 public high schools	36.0%		72.2	68^th of 329 public high schools	79.3%	142		60.4		100.0	92.5				100.0		100.0	67.4							83.5			$12,984	$227	$12,758
Eastern Montgomery High	Public	9-12	4695 Crozier Rd	Elliston	24087	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 268-3010	254	26	9.8	84.6%	215 (84.6%)	3 (1.2%)	32 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	52.4	184^th of 328 public high schools	43.9%		33.6	271^st of 329 public high schools	17.6%	87		71.2		93.8	92.5	80.0					87.1	78.6							83.3			$16,628	$881	$15,747
Giles High	Public	8-12	1825 Wenonah Avenue	Pearisburg	24134	Giles County	Giles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 921-1711	530	48	11.1	66.8%	499 (94.2%)	8 (1.5%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	73.3	70^th of 328 public high schools	78.7%		76.7	44^th of 329 public high schools	86.6%	26	75.0		100.0		88.4				90.9	42.7		86.1			49.5	85.4	59.6		80.4	100.0	82.9	$9,161	$203	$8,957
Pulaski County Senior High	Public	9-12	5414 Cougar Trail Rd	Dublin	24084	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 643-0747	1,159	96	12.0	91.0%	948 (81.8%)	53 (4.6%)	60 (5.2%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (7.8%)	51.3	194^th of 328 public high schools	40.9%		45.1	227^th of 329 public high schools	31.0%	33		98.6		97.3	83.7	87.5	81.8					71.0	77.3	90.0					81.5		20.8	$11,484	$362	$11,122
Glenvar High	Public	9-12	4549 Malus Dr	Salem	24153	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 387-6536	620	39	16.0	35.8%	538 (86.8%)	17 (2.7%)	27 (4.4%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.9%)	70.2	88^th of 328 public high schools	73.2%		64.7	119^th of 329 public high schools	63.8%	31				95.9	85.7				100.0			77.6				80.7			91.7	90.9	77.1	$11,390	$406	$10,984

Frequently Asked Questions about Blacksburg High

What district is Blacksburg High in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Blacksburg High?

Students at Blacksburg High are 71% White, 10% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools feed into Blacksburg High?

Blacksburg High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gilbert Linkous Elementary
Elementary : Harding Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Kipps Elementary
Elementary : Margaret Beeks Elementary
Elementary : Prices Fork Elementary
Middle : Blacksburg Middle

How many students attend Blacksburg High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,325 students attended Blacksburg High.

Is Blacksburg High a good school?

Blacksburg High ranks 136^th of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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