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#271 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 15% in state

Page County High

High School · Page County Public Schools · Shenandoah, VA

A high school in Shenandoah, VA where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

184 Panther Drive, Shenandoah, VA 22849

  • Math 97% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 88% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency97% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency93% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$14,343
Chronic Absenteeism37%

Students at Page County High score 92% 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 Proficiency97%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency88%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 93% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
91%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2017
ELA
98%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
97%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (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%

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 Page 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average363/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$66,748

Median home value

$178,400

Median rent

$1,023/mo

College educated

7.2%

Homeownership

77.5%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22849; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
5 boys'·7 girls'·19 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

1 in Page County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Luray HighEnrollment path unverified5.29–12Not available485Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Page County Public Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 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

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

About Page County High

Page County High is a public high school in Shenandoah, VA, part of Page County Public Schools, serving approximately 513 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Page County High

What grades does Page County High serve?

Page County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Page County High?

Page County High has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Page County High is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Page County High rank in VA?

Page County High ranks #271 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Page County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Page County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Page County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Page County High has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Page County High a charter school?

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

Is Page County High a Title I school?

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

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

70.0% of students at Page 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
513
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Page County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 22849)
5,291
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
39.5
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 22849; 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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