Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 23839 zip code - Luther P. Jackson Middle. This school serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Surry County Public Schools district. While the school has consistently ranked in the top half of Virginia middle schools, its ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 119th in 2021-2022 to 173rd in 2023-2024.
Academically, Luther P. Jackson Middle outperforms the state average in mathematics and English reading at all grade levels, with particularly strong performance in 5th grade math and 6th grade reading. However, the school's performance in science and civics/economics is more mixed, with some grades exceeding the state average and others falling slightly behind. The school's diverse student population, with a roughly even split between White and African American students, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, highlights the need for targeted support and resources to ensure equitable educational opportunities.
Despite the school's declining statewide ranking, it maintains a strong focus on providing a personalized learning environment, with a low student-teacher ratio of 8:1. The school's per-student spending of $18,090 is also higher than the state average, suggesting a commitment to allocating resources to support student learning. Overall, Luther P. Jackson Middle remains a relatively strong performer within its district and the state, but continued monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the school's recent decline in statewide ranking.
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