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J.I. Burton High School

Public | 8-12 | 328 students

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Posted December 25, 2011

Burton High offers excellent education opportunities despite being located in an economically depressed area of the State and Nation. It also has a small population to fund it. In face of those two variables Norton Schools has found ways to excel and is constantly achieving academically and athletically. ~ChrisB.


Posted April 21, 2010

This is a wonderful school they are just like family. Such a wonderful school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2009

Burton High/Norton Elementary are just as good of schools as any other considering that the abilities and options are so limited in Southwest VA. There are just less opportunities in small areas, however any education is as good as the effort that you put into it. Being sucessful in life is the result of you taking advantage of what life has to offer so blaming the lack of it on school teachers is very cowardly. Living in a small town makes everyone subject to gossip so if you or your children behave poorly and anyone (including teachers) talk about it and you are offended then be a better parent, or person in general and you will not have to be bothered anymore. Go Raiders!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

I am a former student and can say both positive and negative comments. I had some really great teachers but also a few that taught me lessons on just how petty and small minded a person can really be. I think all in all I became the sucess I am today in spite of Burton and not because of it. But hey, if you are stuck in Norton its the only place you can go, so good luck. Go Raiders!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 30, 2005

An awesome school system with great teachers and education quality. The teachers care more about their students because the school and student body are smaller than the surrounding county schools. The size of the student body also provides a friendly atmosphere and helps the students and staff form a close connection with eachother.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 13, 2003

Teachers need to watch what they say and do to certain kids! Treat them all fairly!


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%
English: Writing

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%
History and Social Science

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students85%
Female students82%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

English: Writing

All Students82%
Female students82%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

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 Students31%
Female students31%
Male students30%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students31%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities41%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English31%
Not migrant31%

Science

All Students83%
Female students70%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
95%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
94%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
100%
Earth Science

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

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
82%
English: Reading

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

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
English: Writing

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

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
85%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
90%
Virginia and United States History

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
92%
World Geography

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
World History I

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
World History II

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a
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 Students56%
Female students50%
Male students60%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students60%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English55%
Not migrant56%
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 Students54%
Female students40%
Male students67%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students58%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English54%
Not migrant54%

Biology

All Students96%
Female students89%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

Chemistry

All Students96%
Female students94%
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

Earth Science

All Students94%
Female students94%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

English: Reading

All Students95%
Female students94%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

English: Writing

All Students95%
Female students97%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

Geometry

All Students67%
Female students59%
Male students73%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students69%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant67%

Virginia and United States History

All Students85%
Female students77%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

World Geography

All Students95%
Female students86%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant95%

World History I

All Students71%
Female students57%
Male students79%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%

World History II

All Students68%
Female students56%
Male students80%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant68%
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 85% 57%
Black 14% 26%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 40%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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109 11th St
Norton, VA 24273
Phone: (276) 679-2554

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