Summary:
Zip code 24092, located in Glade Hill, Virginia, is served by a single public school, Glade Hill Elementary, which enrolls 227 students in grades PK through 5 within Franklin County Public Schools. Because this is the only school in the zip code, this summary focuses entirely on its performance compared to district and state averages.
Glade Hill Elementary shows a notable pattern of exceptional upper-elementary performance paired with early-grade challenges. Its 5th grade mathematics results are outstanding, with 100% proficiency in 2025–2026 and 93.1% in 2024–2025, both far exceeding district and state averages. Fifth grade science is also a strength, reaching 93.1% in 2024–2025 and 80% in 2025–2026, while reading scores consistently meet or beat state averages across most grades. However, 3rd and 4th grade math trails significantly — for example, 3rd grade math proficiency was 64.29% in 2025–2026 compared to the district’s 78.72%. VA Studies performance has been inconsistent, dropping to 60% in 2024–2025 before rebounding to 72.97% in 2025–2026. The school also enjoys a low 9.6% chronic absenteeism rate versus 15.4% for the district and 14.8% for the state, and a favorable 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
Despite serving a student body where 87.22% qualify for free or reduced lunch, Glade Hill Elementary has maintained a steady statewide ranking near the 54th percentile over the past three years, earning 3 stars in each year. The school clearly excels in 5th grade math and science, while early-grade math remains the primary area for improvement. Parents should note these strengths and gaps, and the school may benefit from studying what works in its upper grades and applying those successful approaches to 3rd and 4th grade instruction.
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