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#738 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 40% in state

Floyd County High

High School · Floyd County Public Schools · Floyd, VA

A high school in Floyd, VA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

721 Baker St. SW, Floyd, VA 24091

  • Math 75% vs VA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 74% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$15,840
Chronic Absenteeism31%

Students at Floyd County High score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 SOL)
School
State
70%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency74%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 75% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2017
ELA
83%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
74%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

82.1%

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 Floyd 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average353/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$60,147

Median home value

$244,800

Median rent

$830/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

84.6%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Floyd County Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$15,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Floyd County High

Floyd County High is a public high school in Floyd, VA, part of Floyd County Public Schools, serving approximately 680 students in grades 8th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Floyd County High

What grades does Floyd County High serve?

Floyd County High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Floyd County High?

Floyd County High has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Floyd County High is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Floyd County High rank in VA?

Floyd County High ranks #738 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Floyd County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Floyd County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Floyd County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Floyd County High has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Floyd County High a charter school?

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

Is Floyd County High a Title I school?

No, Floyd County High is not currently a Title I school.

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

82.1% of students at Floyd 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
680
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Floyd County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 24091)
7,307
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
51.4
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 24091; 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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