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#747 of 1,851 schools in VA

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Patrick County High

High School · Patrick County Public Schools · Stuart, VA

A high school in Stuart, VA where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

215 Cougar Lane, Stuart, VA 24171

  • Math 77% vs VA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 88% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency90% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+20.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$13,922
Chronic Absenteeism27.3%

Students at Patrick County High score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency77%(2025 SOL)
School
State
70%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency88%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 82% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
84%
2017
ELA
84%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2025
Math
77%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

75.5%

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 Patrick 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 1Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,250/100K

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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

$49,764

Median home value

$135,700

Median rent

$689/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24171; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
1.3% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Patrick County Public Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$13,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Patrick County High

Patrick County High is a public high school in Stuart, VA, part of Patrick County Public Schools, serving approximately 829 students in grades 8th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #747 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Patrick County High

What grades does Patrick County High serve?

Patrick County High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Patrick County High?

Patrick County High has an enrollment of approximately 829 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Patrick County High is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Patrick County High rank in VA?

Patrick County High ranks #747 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Patrick County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Patrick County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Patrick County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Patrick County High has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Patrick County High a charter school?

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

Is Patrick County High a Title I school?

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

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

75.5% of students at Patrick 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
829
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Patrick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 24171)
7,713
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
54.1
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 24171; 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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