Summary:
The city of Ashland, Virginia is home to 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Hanover County Public Schools district. The district is highly ranked, coming in at 21 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in Ashland is Liberty Middle School, which consistently performs well on SOL tests with over 90% proficiency in advanced math courses like Algebra I and Geometry. The school also has a lower free/reduced lunch rate compared to others in the district, indicating a relatively lower level of economic disadvantage among its student population. Another high-performing school is Patrick Henry High School, which boasts a diverse student body and strong performance in Algebra II and English Reading SOL tests, all while spending less per student than the elementary schools in the area.
However, the data also reveals some potential equity concerns, as schools like John M. Gandy Elementary and Elmont Elementary show lower performance on certain SOL tests compared to district and state averages. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates across the schools vary significantly, from 33.56% at Patrick Henry High School to 60.39% at Henry Clay Elementary, indicating differing levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
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