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Floyd County High School

Public | 8-12 | 780 students

 
 
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Posted January 15, 2012

Terrible School. Typical small town ignorance without any of the warmth. The superintendant is an embarrasment and the faculty can help but fail as they work under an uninformed, misguided advisor. I urge any parents to send their children anywhere but here. If you value your child's understanding of the world, let them thrive in an environment that is not full of rubbish. I wish I could give this place zero stars.


Posted October 2, 2009

We have the best Principal in Floyd County High School... Mr Hollandsworth takes so much interest in the kids and the kids love him.. A great school...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2009

i attended high school, here. I believe that the teachers, administration, and staff are all very supportive of everything that e did in the time that i was there. They are all very nice, and would do almost anythign for their students. The all prepared us very well for our futures. The school as a whole are all very supportive of each other as well. i believe that i made friends not only with my fellow peers but also with many of the faculty and still talk to them everyday. Class of 2008.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 3, 2008

This school is the best it's academically awesome and they have great clubs, teachers, (football, softball, soccer, tennis, baseball, wrestling and cheerleading) teams. and so many other things that are just great. The Buffaloes rock the house.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 24, 2007

fchs is the best school that iv ever ben to they helped me get in the army and the techers are great without there support id be a worst person than I am now. because of them iv got a future the academics are great and by the way the (good old boy)way of thinking also applies to girls .I am deployed to Iraq at the moment but if anyone has questions about fchs then u can email me at jeremiah.fowler@us.army.mil
—Submitted by jeremiah fowler, a former student


Posted August 3, 2005

The availability of extracurricular activities, and the support of these programs by school administration as well as students is outstanding. This includes sports programs as well as educational programs. The variety of opportunies is astonishing for such a rural school. The academic curriculum is superb for this area. I would like to see the teachers recieve more credit for their efforts and perserverance. My daughter scored a perfect 600 on her English SOL's while attending Floyd High School. How many schools, English teachers, and parents can brag of such an accomplishment? The school atmosphere may be intimidating to outsiders at first, because this is a rural community with strong ties to family. We moved to Virginia several years ago from Florida, and my children have made life long friends from within the Floyd County school system. I would not have chosen to educate my children in any other environment.
—Submitted by Laura Lonsinger, a parent


Posted January 29, 2005

The teachers at Floyd County High are awesome and the Principal's are the best! I do not care what all you stupid people have to say about FCHS! The Sports are great and the coachs really care about there players! I would never go to a different High School and I would not send my children to a different high school! I love it at FCHS!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 19, 2005

As a former student of Floyd High School, I was not born and bred in Floyd COunty. I moved there from Virginia Beach, VA. My sister and brother attended school in Floyd as well as my niece until recently. I felt out of place and totally isolated for the first few weeks at the school because I was considered an 'outsider' but if you make the effort the students can be wonderful friends. I have a few that I still communicate with and remain good friends with. I did move back to Virginia Beach after college and eventually to North Carolina but my family still lives in Floyd and I thought the school was pretty good.
—Submitted by Shannon Williams Mason, a former student


Posted October 14, 2003

The administration at this school is pathetic. Discipline is a joke. The favoritism at this school is blatant. The school operates on the 'good old boy network' meaning if your family is born and bred in Floyd, you will have no problems at the school. I am very disappointed with the school system and hope to remove my child asap.
—Submitted by Kathy McCloud, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students95%
Female students93%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

English: Writing

All Students88%
Female students92%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students46%
Female students37%
Male students51%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students44%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities49%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English47%
Not migrant46%

Science

All Students92%
Female students88%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
97%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
87%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
88%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
99%
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
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World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students58%
Female students57%
Male students59%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students62%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English58%
Not migrant58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra II

All Students75%
Female students73%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant75%

Biology

All Students94%
Female students93%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

Chemistry

All Students92%
Female students88%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

Earth Science

All Students94%
Female students91%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

English: Reading

All Students91%
Female students94%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant91%

English: Writing

All Students94%
Female students97%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

Geometry

All Students70%
Female students66%
Male students75%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant70%

Virginia and United States History

All Students85%
Female students86%
Male students84%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant85%

World Geography

All Students89%
Female students87%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

World History I

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

World History II

All Students79%
Female students73%
Male students84%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 57%
Black 3% 26%
Hispanic 2% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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721 Baker St. SW
Floyd, VA 24091
Phone: (540) 745-9450

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