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#246 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 13% in state

Patrick Henry High

High School · Washington County Public Schools · Glade Spring, VA

A Washington County Public Schools high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

31437 Hillman Hwy, Glade Spring, VA 24340

  • Math 93% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 93% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency93% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency93% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency93% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+22.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$14,125
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Patrick Henry High score 93% 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 Proficiency93%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency93%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 93% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
92%
2017
ELA
87%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2025
Math
93%
ELA
93%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (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

73.3%

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 Henry 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 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,339/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glade Spring), 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

$64,050

Median home value

$174,500

Median rent

$785/mo

College educated

23.7%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·23 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

3 in Washington County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Abingdon HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–12Not available877Compare →
Holston HighEnrollment path unverified8.69–12Not available250Compare →
John S. Battle HighEnrollment path unverified6.49–12Not available648Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Washington County Public Schools

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#9 of 15
District spending per student
$14,125NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Patrick Henry High

Patrick Henry High is a public high school in Glade Spring, VA, part of Washington County Public Schools, serving approximately 389 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Patrick Henry High

What grades does Patrick Henry High serve?

Patrick Henry High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Patrick Henry High?

Patrick Henry High has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry High is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Patrick Henry High rank in VA?

Patrick Henry High ranks #246 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Patrick Henry High's MySchoolScout rating?

Patrick Henry High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Henry High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Patrick Henry High has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Patrick Henry High a charter school?

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

Is Patrick Henry High a Title I school?

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

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

73.3% of students at Patrick Henry 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
389
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 24340)
6,173
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
47.2
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 24340; 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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