Summary:
Zip code 24441 is served by exactly one elementary school: South River Elementary in Grottoes, VA, part of Rockingham County Public Schools. This school enrolls 316 students across grades PK through 5, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. About 65.82% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, and chronic absenteeism sits at a low 10.0%, well below both the district rate of 11.0% and the state rate of 14.8%. The school spends $10,908 per student, reflecting a moderately resourced environment.
Despite being the only school in the zip code, South River Elementary stands out in several ways. Its state ranking has improved dramatically, moving from the 808th percentile rank (27th percentile) in 2023-2024 to 601st (46th percentile) in 2025-2026. The school’s 4th grade is a clear strength: VA Studies proficiency reached 91.49%, about 21 points above the state average, and English Reading hit 81.13%, more than 7 points above the state. Fourth grade math also edged past the state average. These results suggest a particularly strong instructional program or a high-performing cohort at that grade level.
There are important areas to watch. Third grade reading declined sharply from 65.31% to 51.79% year-over-year, leaving it nearly 16 points below the state average. Fifth grade math also lags the state by about 9 points. However, 5th grade showed huge gains in 2025-2026: science jumped from 56.86% to 75.61%, reading from 54.90% to 70.00%, and math from 54.90% to 63.41%. Overall, South River Elementary is on an upward trajectory, balancing strong attendance and competitive performance despite economic disadvantage. If the school can provide targeted support in 3rd grade reading and 5th grade math, it is well-positioned to continue climbing the state rankings.
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