Very Good
#504 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 27% in state
Council High
High School · Buchanan County Public Schools · Honaker, VA
A Buchanan County Public Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7802 Helen Henderson Hwy, Honaker, VA 24260
- Math 59% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs VA 75% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Council High score 68% 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 11 points since 2019, to 65% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (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 29 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Council 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,123/100K
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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
$39,678
Median home value
$96,500
Median rent
$654/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Buchanan County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 348 | Compare → |
| Hurley HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 8–12 | Not available | 226 | Compare → |
| Twin Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 8–12 | Not available | 186 | 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.
Buchanan County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Council High is listed in Buchanan County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Council High
Council High is a public high school in Honaker, VA, part of Buchanan County Public Schools, serving approximately 111 students in grades 8th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #504 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Council High
What grades does Council High serve?
Council High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Council High?
Council High has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Council High?
The student-teacher ratio at Council High is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Council High rank in VA?
Council High ranks #504 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Council High's MySchoolScout rating?
Council High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Council High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Council High has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Council High a charter school?
No, Council High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Council High a Title I school?
No, Council High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Council High?
99.1% of students at Council 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
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Buchanan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (276) 859-9329
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 24260)
- 5,070
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 24260; 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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