Excellent
#163 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 9% in state
Holston High
High School · Washington County Public Schools · Damascus, VA
A Washington County Public Schools high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21308 Monroe Rd, Damascus, VA 24236
- Math 95% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Holston High score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 94% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 89% (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
73.6%
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 Holston 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 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,308/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Damascus), 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
$33,846
Median home value
$139,300
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Washington County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 877 | Compare → |
| John S. Battle HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 648 | Compare → |
| Patrick Henry HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 389 | 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.
Washington County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $14,125NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holston High is listed in Washington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holston High
Holston High is a public high school in Damascus, VA, part of Washington County Public Schools, serving approximately 250 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holston High
What grades does Holston High serve?
Holston High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Holston High?
Holston High has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holston High?
The student-teacher ratio at Holston High is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holston High rank in VA?
Holston High ranks #163 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Holston High's MySchoolScout rating?
Holston High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Holston High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holston High has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Holston High a charter school?
No, Holston High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holston High a Title I school?
No, Holston High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holston High?
73.6% of students at Holston 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
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (276) 739-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24236)
- 3,023
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 53.4
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 24236; 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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