Summary:
Zip code 24258 (Hiltons, Virginia) contains just one school: Hilton Elementary, a public elementary school in Scott County Public Schools serving grades PK through 6 with 159 students. Because there is only one school in this zip code, there are no direct within-zip comparisons; instead, the analysis focuses on Hilton Elementary's performance relative to its district and state averages.
Hilton Elementary stands out for its strong mathematics performance, with 2025-2026 grade-level math proficiency between 87.5% and 100%, well above district and state averages. The school also posts very low chronic absenteeism (5.6% versus 14.8% statewide) and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.9, supporting individualized attention. About 76.73% of students receive free/reduced lunch, yet proficiency scores often run 10-30 points above state averages. Per-student spending is $14,728, and the school has earned 4 stars in recent rankings, placing it in the 86th percentile statewide.
Math is a clear strength: 3rd grade math hit 100% proficiency and 6th grade math reached 94.44% versus a 63.19% state average. Reading is more inconsistent, with 4th and 5th grade reading at 75% in 2025-2026, notably below the district in 4th grade. The school has slipped from a 5-star 96th-percentile ranking (2023-2024) to a 4-star 86th-percentile ranking (2025-2026), though scores remain strong. Since the zip code contains no middle or high school, families must leave Hiltons for secondary education. Overall, Hilton Elementary is a high-performing, small rural school achieving excellent results despite high economic disadvantage.
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