For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 757 students in 24244, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 24244, VA are Rye Cove Intermediate, Duffield-pattonsville Primary and Rye Cove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24244 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24244, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24244, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rye Cove Intermediate
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Grades: 5-7
| 155 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Duffield-pattonsville Primary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
663 Duffield-pattonsville High
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 431-2244
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 431-2244
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rye Cove High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Eagles Nest Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2701
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2701
Grades: 8-12
| 308 students
24244, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Stem For Life Governor's Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
One School Board Drive
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 889-6518
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 889-6518
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hwy 58 And Stroute 421
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 546-1337
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 546-1337
Grades: PK-5
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24244, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24244, VA include Rye Cove Intermediate, Duffield-pattonsville Primary and Rye Cove High School.
How many public schools are located in 24244?
3 public schools are located in 24244.
What is the racial composition of students in 24244?
24244 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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