Alleghany County School District

100 Central Circle
Low Moor, VA 24457
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,835 students in Alleghany County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Alleghany County School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
2,835 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alleghany County School District, 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 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#80 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
61%
68%
(20-21)
65%
69%
(20-21)
57%
59%
84%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
19%
% Black
7%
22%
% White
82%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,206 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,777 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,206
$15,502
Spending / Student
$9,777
$15,257

Best Alleghany County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Sharon School Cir.
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-1712
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Alleghany High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 Mountaineer Drive
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Callaghan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4050 Midland Trail
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Gleason Dr.
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson River Tech Center
Vocational School
105 E Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Rank: n/an/a
560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alleghany County School District?
Alleghany County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,835 students.
What is the rank of Alleghany County School District?
Alleghany County School District is ranked #80 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Alleghany County School District?
82% of Alleghany County School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alleghany County School District?
Alleghany County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Alleghany County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,777 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,835 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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