Area Schools - Debbie Shelton

Smith Mountain Lake Schools

I understand that your child's education is a top priority for your family and you want to be well-informed about the school systems in the Smith Mountain Lake area as you start your new home search. I know that the more information you have, the easier your home buying decision will be, please do not hesitate to let me know if you need further information.

The information below will help you gather information about test scores, school sizes, school locations, events, schedules, and curriculum.

Area Public Schools:

Bedford County:

Bedford County Public Schools
310 South Bridge Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-1045

2008 stats:

There are 21 schools servicing roughly 11,000 students

99% of the district teachers teaching core academic classes met the Federal definition of Highly Qualified

99% of the district teachers have either a Bachelors or Masters degree

23.7% of students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses

Only 0.79% of district students in 7-12^th grade dropped out

86% graduation rate

48% of high school students achieved a Virginia Advanced high School Diploma

43% earned a Virginia Standard High School Diploma.

15 students in the district obtained state licensure

53 district students obtained an industry certification.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Education School Report Card

Franklin County Public Schools
25 Bernard Rd.
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

(540) 483-5138

2008 stats:

Franklin County is dealing with overcrowding at the middle and high school levels

There are 15 schools servicing roughly 7,500 students

74% graduation rate

94% of the district teachers teaching core academic classes met the Federal definition of Highly Qualified

3% of the teachers are teaching with provisional or special education conditional credentials

98% of the district teachers have either a Bachelors or Masters degree

2.5% of district students in 7-12^th grade dropped out

47% of high school students achieved a Virginia Advanced high School Diploma

36% earned a Virginia Standard High School Diploma.

118 district students obtained an industry certification.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Education School Report Card

Pittsylvania County Schools

P.O. Box 232

39 Bank Street, SE

Chatham, Virginia 24531

432-2761

2008 stats:

There are 18 schools servicing roughly 9,300 students

90% of the district teachers teaching core academic classes met the Federal definition of Highly Qualified

98% of the district teachers have either a Bachelors or Masters degree

7.5% of students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses

1.8% of district students in 7-12^th grade dropped out

82% graduation rate

46% of high school students achieved a Virginia Advanced high School Diploma

44% earned a Virginia Standard High School Diploma.

32 students in the district obtained state licensure

9% of the teachers are teaching with provisional or special education conditional credentials

Source: Virginia Dept. of Education School Report Card

Area Private Schools:

BEDFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1987 BIG ISLAND HWY BEDFORD, VA 24523 (540) 587-5423	CHRISTIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY 625 GLENNWOOD DR ROCKY MOUNT, VA 24151 (540) 483-5855
FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PO BOX 670 HURT, VA 24563 (434) 324-8276	MINERAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1030 BIBLE LN VINTON, VA 24179 (540) 890-4465
WOODLAWN ACADEMY 956 WOODLAWN ACADEMY RD CHATHAM, VA 24531 (434) 432-9244	WHITE OAK SCHOOL 7180 U S HWY 29 BLAIRS, VA 24527 (434) 836-6472
HARGRAVE MILITARY ACADEMY 200 MILITARY DR CHATHAM, VA 24531 (434) 432-2583	CHATHAM HALL 800 CHATHAM HALL CIR CHATHAM, VA 24531 (434) 432-5612

Area Colleges/Universities:

All are within approximately 50 miles of the area

Jefferson College of Health Sciences 920 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016 (888) 985-8483	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
ECPI Technical College 5234 Airport Rd, Roanoke, VA 24012 (540) 563-8080	Private for-profit 4-year or above
Virginia Western Community College 3093 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA 24015 (540) 857-7311	Public 2-year
Hollins University 7916 Williamson Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24020 (540) 362-6000	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
Ferrum College 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA 24088-9000 (540) 365-2121	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
National College-Salem 1813 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153 (540) 986-1800	Private for-profit 4-year or above
Roanoke College 221 College Ln, Salem, VA 24153-3794 (540) 375-2500	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
Central Virginia Community College 3506 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502-2498 (434) 832-7600	Public 2-year
Liberty University 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 582-2000	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
Miller-Motte Technical College 1011 Creekside Lane, Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 239-5222	Private for-profit 2-year
Patrick Henry Community College 645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112-5311 (276) 656-0311	Public 2-year
Legends Institute 2323 Memorial Avenue Unit 27, Lynchburg, VA 24501-2652 (434) 385-7722	Private for-profit less-than-2-year
Lynchburg College 1501 Lakeside Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501-3199 (434) 544-8100	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing 1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501 (434) 200-3070	Private not-for-profit 2-year
Virginia University of Lynchburg 2058 Garfield Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501 4345285276126	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
Randolph College 2500 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503-1555 (434) 947-8000	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
Averett University 420 W Main St, Danville, VA 24541 (434) 791-5600	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
Averett University-Non-traditional programs 420 W Main St, Danville, VA 24541 (800) 448-5233	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
Danville Community College 1008 S Main St, Danville, VA 24541-4004 (434) 797-2222	Public 2-year
Danville Regional Medical Center School of Health Professions 142 S Main St, Danville, VA 24541 (434) 799-4510	Private for-profit 2-ye
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2265 Kraft Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 231-4000	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131 (540) 231-6000	Public 4-year or above
Sweet Briar College 134 Chapel Drive, Sweet Briar, VA 24595-9998 (434) 381-6100	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
Southern Virginia University One University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416 (540) 261-8400	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA 24450-0304 (540) 464-7207	Public 4-year or above
Washington and Lee University 204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2116 (540) 458-8400	Private not-for-profit 4-year or above
Radford University East Main Street, Radford, VA 24141-0672 (540) 831-5000	Public 4-year or above

Smith Mountain Lake Schools