Summary:
Zip code 24082 in Critz, Virginia is served by a single public middle school, Hardin Reynolds Memorial School, which enrolls 203 students across grades 4 through 7 as part of Patrick County Public Schools. This is a high-poverty school, with over 98% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, yet it maintains a strong attendance record. The chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.5% is well below both the state average of 14.8% and the district average of 10.1%, indicating that students are consistently showing up to class despite economic challenges.
Academically, the school shows a mixed picture with distinct bright spots and areas of concern. In the 2025–2026 school year, 4th grade reading proficiency reached 87.76%, surpassing both district and state averages, while 7th grade math proficiency of 73.33% far exceeded the state average of 51.11%. The 4th grade cohort appears especially strong, outperforming state averages in reading, math, and Virginia Studies. However, 5th grade is the biggest trouble spot—proficiency rates in math (59.26%), reading (68.52%), and science (61.11%) all lagged behind district and state levels by notable margins. The school's overall state ranking has also declined sharply, falling from 49th in 2023–2024 to 83rd in 2024–2025 and then to 192nd in 2025–2026.
Year-to-year volatility is another defining feature of this school. Between 2024–2025 and 2025–2026, scores swung dramatically in both directions, including a 16.6-point jump in 4th grade reading and a 12.3-point drop in 5th grade reading. While the district itself is highly rated—ranked 10th out of 131 divisions in Virginia—the school has not consistently matched that level of performance. With a reasonable student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1 and per-student spending of $10,723, Hardin Reynolds Memorial School has solid resources and strong attendance to build on, but the 5th grade cohort and declining state rankings warrant renewed instructional attention.
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