Sharon Elementary

Sharon Elementary serves 188 students in grades PK through 5 in Clifton Forge, Virginia. The school operates as a regular public school within Alleghany Highlands Public Schools, where it ranks first among all six schools in the district. A student-teacher ratio of 11.1 to 1 keeps class sizes small, giving students consistent individual attention from pre-K through fifth grade.

Performance data places Sharon in exceptional territory. The school earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10, anchored by a growth score of 9.8 that reflects strong year-over-year academic gains. Statewide, Sharon ranks 11th out of 1,850 Virginia public schools — outperforming every other public school in the state.

Among the state's elementary schools specifically, it holds the 4th position out of 1,147. For families comparing options in the Clifton Forge area, the numbers speak clearly. A near-perfect growth score combined with a top-five statewide elementary ranking signals that students here advance faster than peers across Virginia.

That sustained academic momentum, paired with a small 188-student enrollment, makes Sharon one of the strongest elementary options in the region.

With an enrollment of 188 students, Sharon Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Sharon Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.