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Rappahannock County High

High School · Rappahannock County Public Schools · Washington, VA

A high school in Washington, VA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12576 Lee Highway, Washington, VA 22747

  • Math 58% vs VA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 69% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)80% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation1.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$21,264
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at Rappahannock County High score 73% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 SOL)
School
State
70%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 63% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
ELA
92%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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

37%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rappahannock 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. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average432/100K

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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

$103,654

Median home value

$490,900

Median rent

$1,339/mo

College educated

61%

Homeownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
1.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·16 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hearthstone SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–104.9 mi19Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Rappahannock County Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$21,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Rappahannock County High

Rappahannock County High is a public high school in Washington, VA, part of Rappahannock County Public Schools, serving approximately 308 students in grades 8th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,092 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rappahannock County High

What grades does Rappahannock County High serve?

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

How many students attend Rappahannock County High?

Rappahannock County High has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Rappahannock County High is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rappahannock County High rank in VA?

Rappahannock County High ranks #1,092 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Rappahannock County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Rappahannock County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Rappahannock County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rappahannock County High has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rappahannock County High a charter school?

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

Is Rappahannock County High a Title I school?

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

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

37.0% of students at Rappahannock 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
308
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Rappahannock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 22747)
1,384
Area median age
52
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 22747; 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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