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#1403 of 1,851 schools in VA

Rappahannock High

High School · Richmond County Public Schools · Warsaw, VA

A Richmond County Public Schools high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6914 Richmond Rd, Warsaw, VA 22572

  • Math 58% vs VA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 71% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation5.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$14,612
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Rappahannock High score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

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 Proficiency71%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 65% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2017
ELA
87%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
73%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
71%

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

79.2%

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 Rappahannock 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 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated771/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warsaw), 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

$61,294

Median home value

$219,800

Median rent

$979/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22572; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.3% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·18 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.

Richmond County Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Rappahannock High

Rappahannock High is a public high school in Warsaw, VA, part of Richmond County Public Schools, serving approximately 544 students in grades 8th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,403 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 High

What grades does Rappahannock High serve?

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

How many students attend Rappahannock High?

Rappahannock High has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rappahannock High?

The student-teacher ratio at Rappahannock High is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rappahannock High rank in VA?

Rappahannock High ranks #1,403 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Rappahannock High's MySchoolScout rating?

Rappahannock High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 High?

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

Is Rappahannock High a charter school?

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

Is Rappahannock High a Title I school?

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

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

79.2% of students at Rappahannock 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
544
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 22572)
6,802
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
42.8
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 22572; 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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