A+
Excellent
92/100

James River High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 9906 Springwood Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066
Overall
A+
92/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 92% · Math 90% proficient · 77th percentile in Virginia
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

92
Repit Score
out of 100
461
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%77/100reading 81st percentile, math 74th percentile among Virginia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%94/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency92% (+15 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency90% (+9 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+9 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%92%reading +1 pts, math +3 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income90%75%reading +16 pts, math -1 pts75th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 9906 Springwood Rd
City Buchanan
ZIP Code 24066
District 5100420
NCES School ID 510042000171
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24066

Understanding the community around James River High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,924
Per Capita Income $30,335
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $184,800
Median Rent $957
Owner-Occupied 86.3%
Renter-Occupied 13.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James River High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.4%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Hispanic/Latino 2.2%
Black 2.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 461
Teachers (FTE) 30.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James River High?
James River High has a Repit School Score of 92 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend James River High?
James River High has 461 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does James River High serve?
James River High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does James River High receive per student?
James River High receives $13,357 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James River High in 24066 ▼
Avg Home Value
$228,197
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,179
1-Year Change
+9.4%
% Renters
13.7%

Other Schools in 24066

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026