Summary:
Zip code 24258 is served by a single elementary school, Hilton Elementary, part of Scott County Public Schools in Virginia, which enrolls just 159 students across grades PK–6 in a small, rural community setting. Hilton Elementary is an exceptional school by any measure, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Virginia. In the most recent 2025–2026 school year, it ranked 150th out of 1,111 schools statewide, placing it in the 86th percentile with a 4-star rating. Even more impressive, in 2023–2024 it reached 43rd in the state — the 96th percentile — with a 5-star rating. This is a small school where every student gets attention, reflected in a very favorable 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.6%, far below the state average of 14.8%.
Academically, Hilton Elementary shines brightest in mathematics. In 2025–2026, 3rd grade math proficiency hit 100%, while 4th and 6th grade scores were 93.75% and 94.44% respectively — all dramatically above state averages. Science and social studies are also strong: 5th grade science proficiency was 81.25%, and 4th grade Virginia Studies proficiency was 93.75%, both well above district and state levels. Reading is generally solid, with 3rd and 6th grade scores above 93%, but 4th and 5th grade reading dipped to 75% in 2025–2026. Given the very small grade-level cohorts, a difference of just a few students can cause noticeable swings, so this drop should be monitored rather than cause for alarm.
What makes Hilton Elementary truly stand out is that it achieves all this while serving a student body in which 76.73% of children qualify for free or reduced lunch — a common indicator of economic disadvantage. Despite that, attendance is excellent, test scores are high across multiple subjects, and the school outpaces its district and the state on nearly every metric. While its state ranking eased slightly from its 2023–2024 peak, it remains firmly in the top 15% of Virginia elementary schools. For parents seeking a safe, supportive, and academically rigorous environment with small classes and strong results, Hilton Elementary is an outstanding choice.
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