Best Public Schools in Zip Code 24450

The 24450 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area are split between two school districts - Rockbridge County Public Schools and Lexington City Public Schools. While the Rockbridge County schools generally have lower test scores and rankings compared to the Lexington City schools, there are some standout performers in the area.

Harrington Waddell Elementary, part of the highly-ranked Lexington City district, is a top-performing school with over 90% proficiency rates in math and reading. Similarly, Lylburn Downing Middle also excels academically, with 80-90% proficiency rates. In contrast, the Rockbridge County schools like Rockbridge County High and Central Elementary have lower test scores and rankings.

Across all schools in the 24450 zip code, chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 15-16%, well above the state average. Graduation rates at Rockbridge County High are above the state average at 92.8%, but dropout rates are also slightly higher. Spending per student varies, with the Lexington City schools generally spending more per student and having lower student-teacher ratios compared to the Rockbridge County schools.