Very Good
#475 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 26% in state
Bath County High
High School · Bath County Public Schools · Hot Springs, VA
A high school in Hot Springs, VA where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
464 Charger Lane, Hot Springs, VA 24445
- Math 80% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs VA 75% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bath County High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 81% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 29 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bath County 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,953
Median home value
$163,800
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bath County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bath County High is listed in Bath County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bath County High
Bath County High is a public high school in Hot Springs, VA, part of Bath County Public Schools, serving approximately 183 students in grades 8th-12th with a 36.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #475 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bath County High
What grades does Bath County High serve?
Bath County High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Bath County High?
Bath County High has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bath County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bath County High is 36.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bath County High rank in VA?
Bath County High ranks #475 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Bath County High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bath County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Bath County High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bath County High has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bath County High a charter school?
No, Bath County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bath County High a Title I school?
No, Bath County High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bath County High?
77.0% of students at Bath County 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bath County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (540) 839-2431
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 24445)
- 2,395
- Area median age
- 54.2
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 24445; 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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