Buena Vista city Schools & Education
Buena Vista city, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
19/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,413
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
19/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#127
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Buena Vista city
Measured School Summary
Buena Vista city faces educational challenges with a school score of 19/100 and a graduation rate of 82.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,413 per pupil, Buena Vista city operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 65% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Buena Vista city 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
5 public schools and 2 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
19/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #127 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
7.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,413
$1,528 below the state average
School coverage
5
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Buena Vista city has 5 public schools across 2 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 Buena Vista city 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.
Small-system county
Buena Vista city has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#127
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 35 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 80% 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.
Buena Vista City Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
889 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Buena Vista City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Buena Vista city?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Buena Vista city 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 Buena Vista city, 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.
A Local Education System in Buena Vista City
Buena Vista supports a small but comprehensive education infrastructure consisting of 5 public schools, including two elementary campuses and a central high school. Across two districts, these facilities serve a total enrollment of 889 students. The system includes a dedicated middle school and one alternative education center to meet diverse student needs.
Buena Vista City Public Schools Leads the Way
Buena Vista City Public Schools is the primary provider here, managing four schools and the entire enrollment of 889 students. The city does not currently host any charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school model. A second district provides alternative education services but reports no permanent full-time enrollment.
Small-Town Feel in Every Classroom
Education here is intimate, with an average school size of 222 students across a mix of three town-based and two rural campuses. Parry McCluer High is the largest hub with 330 students, while Parry McCluer Middle offers a personalized environment for just 119 students. This scale ensures that students are known by name rather than just being faces in a crowd.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Buena Vista city
Reported Enrollment
889
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Buena Vista city
Buena Vista City Public Schools
Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista
5 Public Schools in Buena Vista city
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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARRY MCCLUER HIGH | Record | Buena Vista City Public Schools | Buena Vista, 24416Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 330 |
| F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary | Record | Buena Vista City Public Schools | Buena Vista, 24416Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 249 |
| Enderly Heights Elementary | Record | Buena Vista City Public Schools | Buena Vista, 24416Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 191 |
| PARRY MCCLUER MIDDLE | Record | Buena Vista City Public Schools | Buena Vista, 24416Town: Distant | 6–7 | Middle | 119 |
| Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista | Record | Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista | Buena Vista, 24416Town: Distant | — | Alternative | — |
PARRY MCCLUER HIGH
Buena Vista City Public Schools
Buena Vista, 24416 / Rural: Fringe
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
Buena Vista City Public Schools
Buena Vista, 24416 / Town: Distant
Enderly Heights Elementary
Buena Vista City Public Schools
Buena Vista, 24416 / Rural: Fringe
PARRY MCCLUER MIDDLE
Buena Vista City Public Schools
Buena Vista, 24416 / Town: Distant
Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista
Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista
Buena Vista, 24416 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,413
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Buena Vista city, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Buena Vista city, Virginia?
Buena Vista supports a small but comprehensive education infrastructure consisting of 5 public schools, including two elementary campuses and a central high school. Across two districts, these facilities serve a total enrollment of 889 students. The system includes a dedicated middle school and one alternative education center to meet diverse student needs.
What are the major school districts in Buena Vista city, Virginia?
Buena Vista City Public Schools is the primary provider here, managing four schools and the entire enrollment of 889 students. The city does not currently host any charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school model. A second district provides alternative education services but reports no permanent full-time enrollment.
What is the school experience like in Buena Vista city?
Education here is intimate, with an average school size of 222 students across a mix of three town-based and two rural campuses. Parry McCluer High is the largest hub with 330 students, while Parry McCluer Middle offers a personalized environment for just 119 students. This scale ensures that students are known by name rather than just being faces in a crowd.
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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.