Best Public Schools in Zip Code 24101

Summary:

The 24101 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Windy Gap Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and has an enrollment of 252 students. Despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Windy Gap Elementary consistently ranks in the top 30% of Virginia elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Windy Gap Elementary's academic performance is particularly strong in mathematics and Virginia Studies, with 5th-grade math proficiency rates significantly exceeding the district and state averages. The school's per-student spending of $7,835 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 may contribute to its success in supporting student achievement. These factors, combined with the school's consistent high rankings and positive ratings, suggest that Windy Gap Elementary is a standout institution in the 24101 zip code and potentially the broader region.

Further analysis of Windy Gap Elementary's practices and strategies could provide valuable insights for other schools seeking to improve student outcomes, particularly in serving economically disadvantaged populations. The school's strong performance, despite the challenges it faces, is a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of its educators and the support systems in place for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)			SOL VA Studies (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 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
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%)	72.6	314^th of 1110 public elementary schools	71.7%		70.8	342^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	69.3%	28	76.1	85.4	90.5	77.8	66.2	89.6	79.4	93.8	$10,283	$1,559	$8,723

Cities Near Zip Code 24101

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wirtz	6.35 mi	1	169^th
Goodview	6.74 mi	2	194^th
Hardy	6.91 mi	1	87^th
Moneta	7.16 mi	3	209^th
Vinton	10.18 mi	4	99^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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