Buena Vista City Public Schools School District
School District · Buena Vista, Virginia
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,729
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,729
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Evaluating Buena Vista City Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Buena Vista City Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Parry Mccluer Middle
Buena Vista · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Enderly Heights Elementary
Buena Vista · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Parry Mccluer High
Buena Vista · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#36 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,729
+$1,660 vs Virginia median
District size
856 students
Smaller than Virginia median
The short answer
Buena Vista City Public Schools ranks #36 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Buena Vista City Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Parry Mccluer Middle (9.2/10), Enderly Heights Elementary (9.0/10), and Parry Mccluer High (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Buena Vista City Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parry Mccluer Middle | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Enderly Heights Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Parry Mccluer High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary | 2.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Buena Vista City Public Schools
Buena Vista City Public Schools is a Buena Vista, Virginia school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 856 students with a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1. The district invests $16,729 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Buena Vista City Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Parry Mccluer Middle, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Buena Vista City Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 66.0% and ELA proficiency of 73.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Buena Vista City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Buena Vista City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Buena Vista City Public Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Buena Vista
- Total Enrollment
- 856
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Buena Vista City Public Schools?
Buena Vista City Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Buena Vista City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Buena Vista City Public Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Buena Vista City Public Schools?
Buena Vista City Public Schools spends $16,729 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buena Vista City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Buena Vista City Public Schools is 5.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Buena Vista City Public Schools?
Parry Mccluer Middle is the highest-rated school in Buena Vista City Public Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Buena Vista City Public Schools?
Across schools in Buena Vista City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Buena Vista City Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Buena Vista City Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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