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#832 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 45% in state
Staunton River High
High School · Bedford County Public Schools · Moneta, VA
A Bedford County Public Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1095 Golden Eagle Dr, Moneta, VA 24121
- Math 67% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Staunton River High score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 75% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Staunton River 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average586/100K
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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
$88,024
Median home value
$353,100
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Bedford County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,311 | Compare → |
| Liberty HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 727 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bedford County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #13 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,519NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Staunton River High is listed in Bedford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Staunton River High
Staunton River High is a public high school in Moneta, VA, part of Bedford County Public Schools, serving approximately 868 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #832 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Staunton River High
What grades does Staunton River High serve?
Staunton River High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Staunton River High?
Staunton River High has an enrollment of approximately 868 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staunton River High?
The student-teacher ratio at Staunton River High is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Staunton River High rank in VA?
Staunton River High ranks #832 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Staunton River High's MySchoolScout rating?
Staunton River High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Staunton River High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Staunton River High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Staunton River High a charter school?
No, Staunton River High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Staunton River High a Title I school?
No, Staunton River High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Staunton River High?
74.0% of students at Staunton River 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
- 868
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bedford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (540) 297-7151
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24121)
- 10,782
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 56.4
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 24121; 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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