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#786 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 42% in state

Turner Ashby High

High School · Rockingham County Public Schools · Bridgewater, VA

A Rockingham County Public Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

800 N Main St, Bridgewater, VA 22812

  • Math 92% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 86% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency89% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)80% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation15.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$14,743
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Turner Ashby High score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency92%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency86%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 89% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2017
ELA
90%
2018
Math
93%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
93%
ELA
86%
2020*
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2025
Math
92%
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

36.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Turner Ashby 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average601/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgewater), 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

$83,858

Median home value

$342,100

Median rent

$1,158/mo

College educated

39.7%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22812; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.7% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blue Ridge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–121.3 mi312Compare →
Hickory Hollow Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.0private1–121.3 mi132Compare →
Berea Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.1private1–123.7 mi147Compare →
Harrisonburg HighEnrollment path unverified5.59–124.1 mi1,993Compare →

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
#2 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

Turner Ashby High is listed in Rockingham County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Turner Ashby High

Turner Ashby High is a public high school in Bridgewater, VA, part of Rockingham County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,005 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #786 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Turner Ashby High

What grades does Turner Ashby High serve?

Turner Ashby High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Turner Ashby High?

Turner Ashby High has an enrollment of approximately 1,005 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Ashby High?

The student-teacher ratio at Turner Ashby High is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Turner Ashby High rank in VA?

Turner Ashby High ranks #786 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Turner Ashby High's MySchoolScout rating?

Turner Ashby High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Turner Ashby High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Turner Ashby High has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Turner Ashby High a charter school?

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

Is Turner Ashby High a Title I school?

No, Turner Ashby High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turner Ashby High?

36.8% of students at Turner Ashby 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
1,005
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 22812)
10,121
Area average commute
16.6 min
Area median age
34.3
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 22812; 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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