Summary:
Schools in zip code 24281 consist of a single public institution, Rose Hill Elementary, serving grades PK through 4 with an enrollment of 256 students in a high-poverty area of Lee County, Virginia. This small elementary school is part of Lee County Public Schools, which ranks 63rd out of 131 districts in the state. With a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and per-student spending of $10,073, the school provides a reasonably resourced environment despite nearly 86% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Rose Hill Elementary stands out most dramatically for its exceptional attendance: a 0.0% chronic absenteeism rate in 2024–2025, compared to 7.9% for the district and 14.8% statewide. This is particularly notable given the high poverty concentration, suggesting strong family engagement and a positive school climate. Academically, the school showed significant year-over-year improvement on SOL tests from 2024–2025 to 2025–2026, with 3rd grade math jumping 17.6 percentage points and 3rd grade reading improving 13.6 points. In 2025–2026, Rose Hill Elementary outperformed both district and state averages in 3rd grade math (76.32%), 4th grade math (74.36%), 4th grade reading (74.36%), and 4th grade VA Studies (71.05%).
The clearest area needing attention is 3rd grade reading, where the school's 65.79% proficiency rate falls below both the district (70.16%) and state (67.61%). Despite this weakness, the school's overall trajectory appears positive. Its state ranking rebounded from the 33rd percentile in 2024–2025 to the 47th percentile in 2025–2026. With no middle or high schools in the zip code, families must look outside the immediate area for secondary education, making the elementary years particularly critical. While the official 2-star rating may seem modest, the school's recent gains and outstanding attendance suggest a resilient institution on an upward path.
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