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#752 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 41% in state
Spotswood High
High School · Rockingham County Public Schools · Penn Laird, VA
A Rockingham County Public Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
368 Blazer Drive, Penn Laird, VA 22846
- Math 93% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Spotswood High score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 89% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 89% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spotswood 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average376/100K
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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
$110,987
Median home value
$439,300
Median rent
$1,394/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22846; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redeemer Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–10 | 3.5 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Broadway HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 896 | Compare → |
| East Rockingham HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 798 | Compare → |
| Turner Ashby HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,005 | 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.
Rockingham County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #1 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spotswood High is listed in Rockingham County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spotswood High
Spotswood High is a public high school in Penn Laird, VA, part of Rockingham County Public Schools, serving approximately 932 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spotswood High
What grades does Spotswood High serve?
Spotswood High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Spotswood High?
Spotswood High has an enrollment of approximately 932 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spotswood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Spotswood High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spotswood High rank in VA?
Spotswood High ranks #752 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Spotswood High's MySchoolScout rating?
Spotswood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Spotswood High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spotswood High has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Spotswood High a charter school?
No, Spotswood High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spotswood High a Title I school?
No, Spotswood High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spotswood High?
38.8% of students at Spotswood 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
- 932
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (540) 289-3100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 22846)
- 1,727
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 22846; 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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