Summary:
The 24243 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Dryden Elementary, which serves grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 255 students. Dryden Elementary is part of the Lee County Public Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 129 districts in Virginia and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Dryden Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 541 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 671 out of 1,110 in 2024-2025, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 to 2 stars. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some subject areas, such as 3rd grade Mathematics and 3rd grade English Reading, exceeding the district and state averages, while others, like 4th grade Mathematics and 4th grade VA Studies, lag behind.
Dryden Elementary serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 83.92% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's per-student spending of $7,904 is lower than the national average, which may impact the resources and support available to students and teachers. These factors, along with the declining performance trend, suggest that Dryden Elementary may face challenges in maintaining or improving its academic outcomes and could benefit from targeted interventions and additional support.
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