Very Good
#627 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 34% in state
Callaghan Elementary
Elementary School · Alleghany Highlands Public Schools · Covington, VA
An Alleghany Highlands Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4050 Midland Trail, Covington, VA 24426
- Math 79% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Callaghan Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Callaghan Elementary 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 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,503/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Covington), 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
$51,841
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys HomePrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Rivermont School - Alleghany HighlandsPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Jeter-watson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 502 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 435 | Compare → |
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.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Callaghan Elementary is listed in Alleghany Highlands Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Callaghan Elementary
Callaghan Elementary is a public elementary school in Covington, VA, part of Alleghany Highlands Public Schools, serving approximately 257 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #627 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Callaghan Elementary
What grades does Callaghan Elementary serve?
Callaghan Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Callaghan Elementary?
Callaghan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Callaghan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Callaghan Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Callaghan Elementary rank in VA?
Callaghan Elementary ranks #627 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Callaghan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Callaghan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Callaghan Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Callaghan Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Callaghan Elementary a charter school?
No, Callaghan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Callaghan Elementary a Title I school?
No, Callaghan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Callaghan Elementary?
84.8% of students at Callaghan Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Alleghany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (540) 965-1810
- Area population (ZIP 24426)
- 13,611
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 24426; 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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