Summary:
Zip code 24631 is served by a single school, Twin Valley Elementary/Middle, a small PK–7 school in the Buchanan County Public Schools district, with just 240 students and a favorable 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio. Because there is only one school in this zip code, the most useful context comes from comparing Twin Valley to district and state averages.
Twin Valley’s biggest strength is reading in the upper grades: 6th grade reading proficiency is 86.36% and 7th grade reaches 87.5%, both well above district and state averages. Seventh grade math also stands out at 75%, far exceeding the state’s 51.11%. The school’s chronic absenteeism rate of 13.3% is lower than the district’s 21.4% and even slightly better than the state’s 14.8%. However, 5th grade is a clear weak spot, with proficiency at 56.67% in math, 60% in reading, and 50% in science — all well below state averages. Virginia Studies (54.84%) and Civics (66.67%) also lag behind the state. Overall, Twin Valley mixes solid literacy outcomes with notable grade-level dips that appear concentrated in 5th grade and non-core subjects.
The school serves a very high-need population, reflected in a free/reduced lunch rate reported at 104.17% (likely indicating a community eligibility program). Spending per student is about $10,649, and the low class sizes may help offset some economic challenges. Still, Twin Valley’s state ranking has declined from the 66th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 41st percentile in 2025–2026, and its district itself ranks in the 34th percentile of Virginia districts. Notably, there is no high school in this zip code, so students must leave the area for grades 8–12. Recent improvements in 4th grade math (from 60.71% to 73.33%) and 3rd grade reading (from 65.38% to 81.48%) suggest early elementary gains, but families should be aware of the 5th grade slump and the school’s overall downward trend.
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