Very Good
#532 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 29% in state
South Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Mecklenburg County Public Schools · South Hill, VA
A Mecklenburg County Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1290 Plank Road, South Hill, VA 23970
- Math 78% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Hill Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 77% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Hill Elementary 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,920/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Hill), 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
$57,225
Median home value
$157,500
Median rent
$1,041/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23970; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Clarksville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 430 | Compare → |
| Lacrosse ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mecklenburg County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,069NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Hill Elementary is listed in Mecklenburg County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Hill Elementary
South Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in South Hill, VA, part of Mecklenburg County Public Schools, serving approximately 761 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Hill Elementary
What grades does South Hill Elementary serve?
South Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Hill Elementary?
South Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 761 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hill Elementary is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Hill Elementary rank in VA?
South Hill Elementary ranks #532 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is South Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 South Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Hill Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, South Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Hill Elementary?
94.9% of students at South Hill Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 761
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (434) 447-8134
- Area population (ZIP 23970)
- 8,092
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
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 23970; 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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