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#989 of 1,851 schools in VA

Rockbridge County High

High School · Rockbridge County Public Schools · Lexington, VA

A high school in Lexington, VA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

143 Greenhouse Rd, Lexington, VA 24450

  • Math 67% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 84% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-8.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation12.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$15,836
Chronic Absenteeism37.7%

Students at Rockbridge County High score 76% 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 Proficiency67%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency84%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 76% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
96%
2017
ELA
95%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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

73.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rockbridge 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average588/100K

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

$77,839

Median home value

$294,200

Median rent

$1,017/mo

College educated

45.5%

Homeownership

66.8%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
12.2% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·30 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
Rockbridge Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1PK–123.5 mi85Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Rockbridge County Public Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$15,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Rockbridge County High

Rockbridge County High is a public high school in Lexington, VA, part of Rockbridge County Public Schools, serving approximately 968 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #989 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rockbridge County High

What grades does Rockbridge County High serve?

Rockbridge County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rockbridge County High?

Rockbridge County High has an enrollment of approximately 968 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Rockbridge County High is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rockbridge County High rank in VA?

Rockbridge County High ranks #989 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Rockbridge County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Rockbridge County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Rockbridge County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockbridge County High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rockbridge County High a charter school?

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

Is Rockbridge County High a Title I school?

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

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

73.8% of students at Rockbridge 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
968
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Rockbridge County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.7%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 24450)
17,760
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
37.2
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 24450; 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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