Schools in Zip Code 24347

ZIP code 24347 (Hiwassee, VA) contains one public school, Snowville Elementary, serving 201 students in grades PK–5 under Pulaski County Public Schools. The school is a standout in Virginia, ranking 137th out of 1,111 elementary schools (88th percentile, 4 stars) and improving steadily from 284th in 2023–2024 to 235th in 2024–2025 to its current top-12% position.

In every subject and grade tested, Snowville Elementary beats both district and state proficiency averages. Math proficiency ranges from 81.58% in 5th grade to 96.30% in 4th grade, while state averages sit near 73%. Reading proficiency spans 81.58% to 89.29%, with 3rd graders posting a 20-point advantage over the state. The strongest subject is 4th grade Virginia Studies, where 96.3% of students are proficient versus 70.5% statewide. Fifth grade scores, while still above district and state levels, dip slightly compared to lower grades, likely reflecting the increased difficulty of the curriculum.

These achievements are particularly notable given that 92.04% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. The school also boasts a 3.2% chronic absenteeism rate—11.6 points below district and state averages—and a favorable 12:1 student–teacher ratio. Per-student spending is $9,281. While Pulaski County Public Schools ranks in the 55th percentile of Virginia districts, Snowville Elementary ranks in the 88th percentile, making it a clear academic bright spot in the area.