Summary:
The 24426 zip code area is home to 5 schools in the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district is ranked 87 out of 129 in Virginia and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, Callaghan Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the area, with a 4-star rating and a statewide ranking of 319 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools.
Across the schools, test scores vary significantly. Alleghany High School and Covington Middle School have relatively low proficiency rates, ranging from 25% to 90.63% and 34.29% to 64.91%, respectively, compared to the state average. In contrast, Callaghan Elementary stands out with the highest test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 65.63% to 86.84%. The schools also have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.35% to 84.86%.
While the data highlights the need for a closer examination of the factors contributing to the academic performance of the schools in this area, Callaghan Elementary appears to be providing a better educational experience for its students compared to the other schools in the data set. Addressing the challenges faced by the lower-performing institutions could help improve educational outcomes for all students in the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district.
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