Summary:
Zip code 24522 in Appomattox, Virginia, is served by a single high school, Appomattox County High, which enrolls 731 students in grades 9–12 and is part of the Appomattox County Public Schools district. As the only high school in the area, the school's performance essentially defines the district's high school outcomes. The school has shown remarkable improvement in recent years, climbing from the 35th percentile (214th of 329 schools) in 2023–2024 to the 66th percentile (113th of 331 schools) in 2025–2026, a gain of 101 positions that earned it a three-star rating.
Graduation and attendance results are mixed. The school's graduation rate of 88.2% falls 4.1 points below the state average of 92.3%, while its dropout rate of 3.9% is better than Virginia's 5.0%. Chronic absenteeism stands at 12.3%, which is below the state average of 14.8% but noticeably higher than the district's 7.5% rate. In academic testing, math is the school's clear strength: 9th-grade Algebra I proficiency is 92.24% compared to 80.21% statewide, and 9th-grade Algebra II proficiency reaches 98.15%. Biology also shines, with 11th-grade proficiency at 90%—more than 26 points above the state—and English Reading is essentially tied with the state average at 88.24%. World History I scores are strong as well, exceeding state averages by roughly 12 points in 9th grade. The weakest subject area is Virginia & U.S. History, where only 28.57% of 11th graders were proficient in both 2024–2025 and 2025–2026, below the state's 34.52%.
Given that 76.74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, the school's strong performance in math, biology, and world history is especially notable. However, parents should be aware of the consistently low proficiency in Virginia & U.S. History and the high school's chronic absenteeism rate, which is nearly double the district average. Overall, Appomattox County High is an improving school that exceeds state averages in several subjects while serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population.
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