Schools in Zip Code 24141

Zip code 24141 in Virginia serves approximately 4,056 students across 8 schools spanning grades PK–12, with schools drawn from Radford City Public Schools, Pulaski County Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, and Floyd County Public Schools. The enrollment picture is dominated by Radford City Virtual, an alternative K–12 program enrolling 1,694 students — about 42% of all students in the zip code and more than three times the size of Radford High. Most traditional schools serve significant low-income populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 60% at Belview Elementary to over 91% at Riverlawn Elementary.

Several schools are clear bright spots despite high poverty. Indian Valley Elementary posts 100% proficiency in 3rd-grade reading and 88.89% in 7th-grade math with just 6.3% chronic absenteeism, while Belle Heth Elementary exceeds state averages in every reported math and reading category. John N. Dalton Intermediate is the standout middle school, with perfect scores in advanced Algebra I, Geometry, and Earth Science. Radford High graduates 96.4% of students with a dropout rate below 1%, but its 24.4% chronic absenteeism and declining state ranking are concerns. The most urgent problem is Belview Elementary, which fell to the 24th percentile despite having the lowest absenteeism (4.9%) and the second-highest elementary spending in the area.

Parents comparing schools should note that advanced math is a consistent strength, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II at John N. Dalton Intermediate and Radford High. Per-pupil spending ranges from $7,072 at Radford City Virtual to $19,176 at Radford High, yet higher spending does not consistently produce better outcomes. Radford City Virtual should be interpreted separately from traditional schools given its unique structure and high dropout rate. McHarg Elementary serves PK–2 and has no test data, but its strong attendance makes it an important early-learning feeder. Overall, this area proves that high poverty does not determine performance, as several high-poverty schools outperform their wealthier peers.