Summary:
The 24248 zip code is home to a single high school, Thomas Walker High, which serves the Lee County Public Schools district. Despite the challenges faced by its high-poverty student population, Thomas Walker High has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 67th out of 328 Virginia high schools for the 2024-2025 school year.
Thomas Walker High boasts impressive metrics, including a 92.8% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and a relatively low 4.5% dropout rate. Academically, the school excels, with proficiency rates exceeding state and district averages in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, English Reading, and World History. For instance, 91.89% of 9th graders were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 80.65% statewide.
While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% is somewhat higher than desired, its per-student funding of $8,168 and student-teacher ratio of 12.7 are in line with state averages. The school's consistent improvement in its SchoolDigger ranking, from 173rd in 2023-2024 to 67th in 2024-2025, further demonstrates its commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students, who face significant socioeconomic challenges, with 99.29% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
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