Highland County Public Schools School District
School District · Monterey, Virginia
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,185
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,185
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Evaluating Highland County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Highland County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Highland Elementary
Monterey · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Highland High
Monterey · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#7 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,185
+$8,116 vs Virginia median
District size
212 students
Smaller than Virginia median
Top-Rated Schools in Highland County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Highland High | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Highland County Public Schools
Highland County Public Schools is a Monterey, Virginia school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 212 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1. The district invests $23,185 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Highland County Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Highland Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Highland County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 73.8% and ELA proficiency of 83.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Highland County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Highland County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Highland County Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Monterey
- Total Enrollment
- 212
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Highland County Public Schools?
Highland County Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Highland County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Highland County Public Schools is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Highland County Public Schools?
Highland County Public Schools spends $23,185 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Highland County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Highland County Public Schools is 7.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Highland County Public Schools?
Highland Elementary is the highest-rated school in Highland County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Highland County Public Schools?
Across schools in Highland County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 83.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 83.2%
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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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