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#961 of 1,851 schools in VA
Pulaski County Senior High
High School · Pulaski County Public Schools · Dublin, VA
A high school in Dublin, VA where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5414 Cougar Trail Rd, Dublin, VA 24084
- Math 85% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pulaski County Senior High score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 83% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pulaski County Senior 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,242/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dublin), 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
$60,724
Median home value
$187,500
Median rent
$830/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Private School - DublinPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Mayflower Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | K–11 | 3.1 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pulaski County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pulaski County Senior High is listed in Pulaski County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pulaski County Senior High
Pulaski County Senior High is a public high school in Dublin, VA, part of Pulaski County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,191 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #961 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pulaski County Senior High
What grades does Pulaski County Senior High serve?
Pulaski County Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pulaski County Senior High?
Pulaski County Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County Senior High is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pulaski County Senior High rank in VA?
Pulaski County Senior High ranks #961 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Pulaski County Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Pulaski County Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Pulaski County Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pulaski County Senior High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pulaski County Senior High a charter school?
No, Pulaski County Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pulaski County Senior High a Title I school?
No, Pulaski County Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pulaski County Senior High?
91.1% of students at Pulaski County Senior 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
- 1,191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (540) 643-0747
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24084)
- 10,860
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 50.2
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 24084; 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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