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#758 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 41% in state
Abingdon High
High School · Washington County Public Schools · Abingdon, VA
A Washington County Public Schools high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
705 Thompson Dr, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Math 84% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Abingdon High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 87% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Abingdon High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,709/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Abingdon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,512
Median home value
$201,400
Median rent
$794/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #14 of 15
- District spending per student
- $14,125NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abingdon High is listed in Washington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abingdon High
Abingdon High is a public high school in Abingdon, VA, part of Washington County Public Schools, serving approximately 877 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #758 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abingdon High
What grades does Abingdon High serve?
Abingdon High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Abingdon High?
Abingdon High has an enrollment of approximately 877 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abingdon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Abingdon High is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abingdon High rank in VA?
Abingdon High ranks #758 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Abingdon High's MySchoolScout rating?
Abingdon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abingdon High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abingdon High has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Abingdon High a charter school?
No, Abingdon High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abingdon High a Title I school?
No, Abingdon High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abingdon High?
73.2% of students at Abingdon High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 877
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (276) 739-3200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24210)
- 17,092
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24210; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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