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Luray High

High School · Page County Public Schools · Luray, VA

A Page County Public Schools high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

243 Bulldog Drive, Luray, VA 22835

  • Math 86% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 84% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency85% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation0.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$14,343
Chronic Absenteeism32.8%

Students at Luray High score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency86%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency84%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2017
ELA
92%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2025
Math
86%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

70.1%

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 Luray 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,284/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Luray), 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

$57,365

Median home value

$245,900

Median rent

$836/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.2% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mt Carmel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–121.7 mi145Compare →
Page County HighEnrollment path unverified8.29–12Not available513Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Page County Public Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$14,343NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Luray High

Luray High is a public high school in Luray, VA, part of Page County Public Schools, serving approximately 485 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,309 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Luray High

What grades does Luray High serve?

Luray High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Luray High?

Luray High has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Luray High?

The student-teacher ratio at Luray High is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Luray High rank in VA?

Luray High ranks #1,309 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Luray High's MySchoolScout rating?

Luray High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Luray High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Luray High has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Luray High a charter school?

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

Is Luray High a Title I school?

No, Luray High is not currently a Title I school.

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

70.1% of students at Luray 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
485
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Page County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 22835)
11,358
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
50.5
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 22835; 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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