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#587 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 32% in state

Chincoteague High

High School · Accomack County Public Schools · Chincoteague, VA

An Accomack County Public Schools high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4586 Main St, Chincoteague, VA 23336

  • Math 78% vs VA 66% (2025)
  • Reading 79% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+19.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation4.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$14,426
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Chincoteague High score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency78%(2025 SOL)
School
State
66%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency79%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 79% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2017
ELA
87%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2025
Math
78%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

105.1%

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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The neighborhood

Where Chincoteague 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,231/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chincoteague), 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

$63,264

Median home value

$326,400

Median rent

$1,102/mo

College educated

36.9%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23336; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
4.1% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Accomack County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arcadia HighEnrollment path unverified8.89–12Not available695Compare →
Nandua HighEnrollment path unverified7.49–12Not available632Compare →
Tangier CombinedEnrollment path unverified8.3K–12Not available41Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Accomack County Public Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#5 of 11
District spending per student
$14,426NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chincoteague High is listed in Accomack County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chincoteague High

Chincoteague High is a public high school in Chincoteague, VA, part of Accomack County Public Schools, serving approximately 296 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #587 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chincoteague High

What grades does Chincoteague High serve?

Chincoteague High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Chincoteague High?

Chincoteague High has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chincoteague High?

The student-teacher ratio at Chincoteague High is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chincoteague High rank in VA?

Chincoteague High ranks #587 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Chincoteague High's MySchoolScout rating?

Chincoteague High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Chincoteague High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chincoteague High has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chincoteague High a charter school?

No, Chincoteague High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chincoteague High a Title I school?

No, Chincoteague High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chincoteague High?

105.1% of students at Chincoteague 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Accomack County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 23336)
3,323
Area median age
56.5
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 23336; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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