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#1084 of 1,851 schools in VA
Magna Vista High
High School · Henry County Public Schools · Ridgeway, VA
A Henry County Public Schools high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 Magna Vista School Rd, Ridgeway, VA 24148
- Math 68% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Magna Vista High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 74% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (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
100.6%
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 Magna Vista 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,336/100K
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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
$54,155
Median home value
$131,100
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Henry County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,140 | 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.
Henry County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Magna Vista High is listed in Henry County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magna Vista High
Magna Vista High is a public high school in Ridgeway, VA, part of Henry County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,131 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,084 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magna Vista High
What grades does Magna Vista High serve?
Magna Vista High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Magna Vista High?
Magna Vista High has an enrollment of approximately 1,131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magna Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Magna Vista High is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magna Vista High rank in VA?
Magna Vista High ranks #1,084 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Magna Vista High's MySchoolScout rating?
Magna Vista High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Magna Vista High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magna Vista High has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Magna Vista High a charter school?
No, Magna Vista High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Magna Vista High a Title I school?
No, Magna Vista High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magna Vista High?
100.6% of students at Magna Vista 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
- 1,131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (276) 956-3147
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24148)
- 8,528
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 24148; 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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