Summary:
Zip code 24315, covering the Bland, Virginia area, contains just one school: Bland County Elementary, a PK-5 elementary school serving 301 students. The school is part of the Bland County Public Schools district, which is highly ranked, sitting 15th out of 131 Virginia districts with a 4-star rating. No middle or high schools exist in this zip code, meaning families rely on nearby schools for secondary education.
Bland County Elementary has shown impressive recent growth. Its state ranking jumped from the 38th percentile (2 stars) in 2024-2025 to the 60th percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026. The school boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 and below-average chronic absenteeism of 12.8% (state: 14.8%). Test scores are strong, especially in math and science. In 2025-2026, 5th grade science reached 79.59% proficiency (state: 68.75%), and 4th and 5th grade math improved dramatically, rising to 75% and 75.51% proficiency, respectively. Reading also improved across all grades but remains slightly below state averages in grades 4 and 5 (72.50% vs. 73.70% and 71.43% vs. 72.42%). VA Studies in 4th grade jumped to 75% proficiency, exceeding the state average.
The school serves a largely economically disadvantaged population, with 75.42% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Despite this, attendance is strong, and the school outperforms its district significantly in chronic absenteeism (12.8% vs. 23.4%). With a 3-star rating and rising test scores, the upward trajectory suggests effective targeted interventions are working, particularly in upper-elementary math and science. While 4th and 5th grade reading remains a development area, the overall picture is positive. For parents, this is a single-school community with a solid elementary anchor, but secondary students will need to travel or enroll elsewhere in the district for grades 6-12.
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