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#841 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 45% in state

Glade Hill Elementary

Elementary School · Franklin County Public Schools · Glade Hill, VA

A Franklin County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8081 Old Franklin Turnpike, Glade Hill, VA 24092

  • Math 79% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 75% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$15,045
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Glade Hill Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency79%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency75%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 77% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2017
ELA
77%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
79%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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

76.2%

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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The neighborhood

Where Glade Hill 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,227

Median home value

$214,800

Median rent

$728/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24092; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

4 in Franklin County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Callaway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–5Not available180Compare →
Dudley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–5Not available204Compare →
Lee M. Waid ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–5Not available403Compare →
Snow Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–5Not available208Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Franklin County Public Schools

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#8 of 14
District spending per student
$15,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glade Hill Elementary is listed in Franklin County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glade Hill Elementary

Glade Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Glade Hill, VA, part of Franklin County Public Schools, serving approximately 206 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glade Hill Elementary

What grades does Glade Hill Elementary serve?

Glade Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Glade Hill Elementary?

Glade Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glade Hill Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Glade Hill Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glade Hill Elementary rank in VA?

Glade Hill Elementary ranks #841 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Glade Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Glade Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Glade Hill Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glade Hill Elementary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Glade Hill Elementary a charter school?

No, Glade Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glade Hill Elementary a Title I school?

No, Glade Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glade Hill Elementary?

76.2% of students at Glade Hill 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
206
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
Area population (ZIP 24092)
3,336
Area median age
39.3
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 24092; 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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