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#445 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 24% in state

Thomas Walker High

High School · Lee County Public Schools · Ewing, VA

A Lee County Public Schools high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

126 Blue Gray Road, Ewing, VA 24248

  • Math 63% vs VA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 74% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$15,131
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Thomas Walker High score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency63%(2025 SOL)
School
State
70%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency74%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2017
ELA
92%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 29 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Thomas Walker 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
  • County Safety: Elevated1,107/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$60,250

Median home value

$79,900

Median rent

$719/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 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 in Lee County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lee HighEnrollment path unverified6.48–12Not available777Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lee County Public Schools

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$15,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Thomas Walker High

Thomas Walker High is a public high school in Ewing, VA, part of Lee County Public Schools, serving approximately 283 students in grades 8th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thomas Walker High

What grades does Thomas Walker High serve?

Thomas Walker High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Thomas Walker High?

Thomas Walker High has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Walker High?

The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Walker High is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thomas Walker High rank in VA?

Thomas Walker High ranks #445 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Thomas Walker High's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomas Walker High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Thomas Walker High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Walker High has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Thomas Walker High a charter school?

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

Is Thomas Walker High a Title I school?

No, Thomas Walker High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Walker High?

99.3% of students at Thomas Walker 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 24248)
2,330
Area median age
48.3
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 24248; 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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