Top Rankings
Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 470 students in Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
51±¬ÁÏs in Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,139 Schools
# Students
470 Students
1,257,026 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
92,134 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
1%
19%
% Black
n/a
22%
% White
99%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,832 is higher than the state median of $15,509. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,045 is higher than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,832
$15,509
Spending / Student
$16,045
$15,264
Best Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Craig County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25239 Craigs Creek Road, Hwy 6
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5185
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5185
Gr: 6-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Mccleary Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25345 Craigs Creek Road, Hwy 6
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5173
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5173
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs?
Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs manages 2 public schools serving 470 students.
What is the rank of Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs?
Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #103 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs?
99% of Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs?
Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Craig County 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,045 is higher than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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