Top Rankings
Henry County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,671 students in Henry County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Virginia.
Public Elementary Schools in Henry County School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,496 Schools
# Students
6,916 Students
832,015 Students
# Teachers
478 Teachers
59,975 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Henry County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 131 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 81% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 132 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
59%
Graduation Rate
81%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
18%
20%
% Black
23%
21%
% White
50%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,938 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,103 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,938
$15,513
Spending / Student
$13,103
$15,268
Best Henry County School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rich Acres Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Rich Acres School Rd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-3366
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-3366
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Axton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Axton School Road
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-1193
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-1193
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Drewry Mason Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 Drewry Mason Drive
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Laurel Park Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 Laurel Park Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Gr: 6-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Fieldale-collinsville Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
645 Miles Road
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Campbell Court Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Campbell Ct
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5344
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5344
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
G.w. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Trott Circle
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 957-2226
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 957-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Figsboro Road
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 647-7676
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 647-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Stanleytown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 Edgewood Dr
Stanleytown, VA 24168
(276) 629-5084
Stanleytown, VA 24168
(276) 629-5084
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Mount Olivet Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Lancer Lane
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-1022
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-1022
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Sanville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Sanville School Rd
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5301
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5301
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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