Very Good
#714 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 39% in state
Eastern Montgomery High
High School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Elliston, VA
A Montgomery County Public Schools high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4695 Crozier Rd, Elliston, VA 24087
- Math 88% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Eastern Montgomery High score 86% 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 up 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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
86.2%
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 Eastern Montgomery 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 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average253/100K
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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
$42,631
Median home value
$140,500
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Montgomery County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 387 | Compare → |
| Blacksburg HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,281 | Compare → |
| Christiansburg HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,063 | 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.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #10 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastern Montgomery High is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastern Montgomery High
Eastern Montgomery High is a public high school in Elliston, VA, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 260 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastern Montgomery High
What grades does Eastern Montgomery High serve?
Eastern Montgomery High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Eastern Montgomery High?
Eastern Montgomery High has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Montgomery High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Montgomery High is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastern Montgomery High rank in VA?
Eastern Montgomery High ranks #714 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Eastern Montgomery High's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastern Montgomery High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Eastern Montgomery High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastern Montgomery High has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eastern Montgomery High a charter school?
No, Eastern Montgomery High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastern Montgomery High a Title I school?
No, Eastern Montgomery High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastern Montgomery High?
86.2% of students at Eastern Montgomery 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
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (540) 268-3010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24087)
- 3,948
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 24087; 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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