Alleghany County Schools & Education
Alleghany County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,454
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#17
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Alleghany County
Measured School Summary
Alleghany County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,454 per pupil, Alleghany County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 36% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Alleghany County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
74/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #17 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
8.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,454
$487 below the state average
School coverage
8
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Alleghany County has 8 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Alleghany County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 8 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#17
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 63% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,901 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Jackson River Technical Center
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
JACKSON RIVER GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Alleghany County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Alleghany County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Alleghany County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Efficient Rural Schooling in Alleghany
Alleghany County operates eight public schools, including a core structure of three elementary, one middle, and one high school. This small-scale infrastructure serves 1,901 students across three specialized districts.
Exceptional Graduation and Solid Value
The county boasts an impressive 97% graduation rate, far exceeding the Virginia average of 89% and the national average of 87%. This high achievement comes with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,454, which is efficient relative to the state's average spending.
Leading Through the Highlands District
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is the largest district, managing six schools and all 1,901 enrolled students. The county does not utilize charter schools, focusing instead on traditional public education and regional technical centers.
Small-Scale Learning in the Highlands
All eight schools are in rural locales, providing a quiet learning atmosphere with an average of 380 students per school. Alleghany High is the largest campus with 579 students, while Sharon Elementary offers a very personal experience for its 195 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Alleghany County
Reported Enrollment
1,901
5 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Alleghany County
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
Jackson River Technical Center
JACKSON RIVER GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL
8 Public Schools in Alleghany County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEGHANY HIGH | Record | Alleghany Highlands Public Schools | Covington, 24426Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 579 |
| Mountain View Elementary | Record | Alleghany Highlands Public Schools | Covington, 24426Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 446 |
| CLIFTON MIDDLE | Record | Alleghany Highlands Public Schools | Clifton Forge, 24422Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 413 |
| Callaghan Elementary | Record | Alleghany Highlands Public Schools | Covington, 24426Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 268 |
| Sharon Elementary | Record | Alleghany Highlands Public Schools | Clifton Forge, 24422Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 195 |
| Jackson River Governor's School | Record | JACKSON RIVER GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL | Clifton Forge, 24422Rural: Fringe | — | Other | — |
| Jackson River Tech Ctr | Record | Alleghany Highlands Public Schools | Covington, 24426Rural: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
| JACKSON RIVER TECH CTR | Record | Jackson River Technical Center | Covington, 24426Rural: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
ALLEGHANY HIGH
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
Covington, 24426 / Rural: Distant
Mountain View Elementary
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
Covington, 24426 / Rural: Fringe
CLIFTON MIDDLE
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
Clifton Forge, 24422 / Rural: Fringe
Callaghan Elementary
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
Covington, 24426 / Rural: Distant
Sharon Elementary
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
Clifton Forge, 24422 / Rural: Fringe
Jackson River Governor's School
JACKSON RIVER GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL
Clifton Forge, 24422 / Rural: Fringe
Jackson River Tech Ctr
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
Covington, 24426 / Rural: Distant
JACKSON RIVER TECH CTR
Jackson River Technical Center
Covington, 24426 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,454
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Alleghany County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Alleghany County, Virginia?
Alleghany County operates eight public schools, including a core structure of three elementary, one middle, and one high school. This small-scale infrastructure serves 1,901 students across three specialized districts.
How do schools in Alleghany County perform academically?
The county boasts an impressive 97% graduation rate, far exceeding the Virginia average of 89% and the national average of 87%. This high achievement comes with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,454, which is efficient relative to the state's average spending.
What are the major school districts in Alleghany County, Virginia?
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is the largest district, managing six schools and all 1,901 enrolled students. The county does not utilize charter schools, focusing instead on traditional public education and regional technical centers.
What is the school experience like in Alleghany County?
All eight schools are in rural locales, providing a quiet learning atmosphere with an average of 380 students per school. Alleghany High is the largest campus with 579 students, while Sharon Elementary offers a very personal experience for its 195 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.