Winchester City Public Schools

The Winchester City Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 103 out of 130 in Virginia and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in academic performance.

Among the standout schools in the district, John Handley High School outperforms the district and state averages in several SOL test subjects, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology, despite having a relatively high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 77.02%. Daniel Morgan Middle School excels in Algebra I and Earth Science, with 98.28% and 97.62% of 8th graders proficient or better, respectively, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Frederick Douglass Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages in Mathematics and English Reading for 3rd and 4th grades, despite having a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 81.85%.

The data also reveals that the schools in the Winchester City Public Schools district have varying racial compositions, with Hispanic students making up the largest percentage at several schools. Additionally, all schools have high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 76.51% to 81.85%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. While some schools are outperforming the district and state averages, others are struggling to meet state standards, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to address the performance gaps within the district.