Very Good
#672 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 36% in state
Parry Mccluer High
High School · Buena Vista City Public Schools · Buena Vista, VA
A Buena Vista City Public Schools high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Bradford Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416
- Math 74% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs VA 75% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Parry Mccluer High score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 29 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.8%
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 Parry Mccluer 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average379/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buena Vista), 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
$53,672
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Buena Vista City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parry Mccluer High is listed in Buena Vista City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parry Mccluer High
Parry Mccluer High is a public high school in Buena Vista, VA, part of Buena Vista City Public Schools, serving approximately 314 students in grades 8th-12th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #672 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parry Mccluer High
What grades does Parry Mccluer High serve?
Parry Mccluer High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Parry Mccluer High?
Parry Mccluer High has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parry Mccluer High?
The student-teacher ratio at Parry Mccluer High is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parry Mccluer High rank in VA?
Parry Mccluer High ranks #672 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Parry Mccluer High's MySchoolScout rating?
Parry Mccluer High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Parry Mccluer High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parry Mccluer High has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Parry Mccluer High a charter school?
No, Parry Mccluer High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parry Mccluer High a Title I school?
No, Parry Mccluer High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parry Mccluer High?
89.8% of students at Parry Mccluer 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Buena Vista city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (540) 261-2127
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 24416)
- 9,186
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 24416; 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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