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#1213 of 1,851 schools in VA
Bassett High
High School · Henry County Public Schools · Bassett, VA
A Henry County Public Schools high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
85 Riverside Dr, Bassett, VA 24055
- Math 76% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bassett High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 76% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bassett 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,733
Median home value
$113,900
Median rent
$524/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Henry County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Vista HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,131 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Henry County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bassett High is listed in Henry County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bassett High
Bassett High is a public high school in Bassett, VA, part of Henry County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,140 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,213 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bassett High
What grades does Bassett High serve?
Bassett High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bassett High?
Bassett High has an enrollment of approximately 1,140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bassett High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bassett High is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bassett High rank in VA?
Bassett High ranks #1,213 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Bassett High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bassett High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Bassett High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bassett High has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bassett High a charter school?
No, Bassett High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bassett High a Title I school?
No, Bassett High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bassett High?
99.5% of students at Bassett 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
- 1,140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (276) 629-1731
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24055)
- 11,520
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 50.5
Official sources & links
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 24055; 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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