Best Public Schools in Zip Code 22920

Summary:

The 22920 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Rockfish River Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 268 students. While the school's racial makeup is predominantly White, it also has significant Hispanic and African American populations. Rockfish River Elementary has received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 545 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Academically, Rockfish River Elementary's students have generally performed above the state average in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 62.5% to 87.76% across various subjects and grade levels. The school's performance is also above the Nelson County Public Schools district average in most subject areas. Additionally, Rockfish River Elementary spends $12,684 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 12.4, which is lower than the state average, indicating a relatively small class size.

However, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students (78.73%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-income student population. While Rockfish River Elementary is performing well overall, its 3-star rating and ranking within the state suggest there may be room for improvement. Analyzing the school's performance trends and identifying areas for growth could help the school better serve its students and address the unique challenges faced by the community it serves.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rockfish River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Chapel Hollow Rd	Afton	22920	Nelson County	Nelson County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 361-1791	292	23	12.9	80.8%	210 (71.9%)	17 (5.8%)	52 (17.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	55.6	545^th of 1114 public elementary schools	51.1%		68.4	364^th of 1114 public elementary schools	67.3%	181	72.9	72.1	75.0	71.9	62.5	74.4	75.0	72.1	$12,684	$624	$12,061

Cities Near Zip Code 22920

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Afton	0.58 mi	1	181^st
Waynesboro	7.8 mi	8	329^th
Crozet	9.94 mi	4	56^th
Stuarts Draft	11.08 mi	4	208^th
North Garden	11.44 mi	1	333^rd

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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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