Best Public Schools in Zip Code 24124

The 24124 zip code area is home to two schools - Narrows Elementary/Middle and Narrows High, both part of the Giles County Public Schools district. While the schools have seen fluctuations in their statewide rankings, they serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with high free/reduced lunch rates.

Narrows Elementary/Middle serves grades PK-7 and has an enrollment of 499 students. Its performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grade levels exceeding the district and state averages in subjects like Math and Reading, while others fall below. The school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% and spends $6,971 per student, which is below the state average. In contrast, Narrows High serves grades 8-12 and has an enrollment of 299 students. The high school generally outperforms the district and state averages on assessments, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and English Reading, and has a strong four-year graduation rate of 92.8%.

Both schools face challenges related to high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. While Narrows High has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11, compared to 13.7 at Narrows Elementary/Middle, the overall spending per student at both schools is below the state average, which may impact the resources and support available to students and teachers.