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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 24551


At a glance
5
Schools
3,417
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedThomas Jefferson Elementary140th of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools
Biggest riser
Thomas Jefferson Elementary up 55 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Forest Middle 13.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
2★
Summary:

The 24551 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Bedford County Public Schools district. The district is ranked 43 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in this area are Forest Middle School, which ranks 39 out of 419 Virginia middle schools and has a 5-star rating, as well as Thomas Jefferson Elementary and Forest Elementary, both of which rank in the top 15% of Virginia elementary schools and have 4-star ratings. New London Academy Elementary also stands out with a 5-star rating and a ranking in the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools.

The schools in the 24551 zip code area generally perform above the district and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, with a few exceptions. However, the high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is a concern that the district may need to address. Additionally, the significant variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools is an interesting finding that warrants further exploration to understand its impact on academic performance. Overall, the data suggests the schools in this area are providing a quality education, with some standout institutions and areas for potential improvement.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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