Photo: Nyttend · Public domainHurt’s public schools outscore 76% of Virginia districts
On the state math tests, 65% of Hurt’s students scored proficient, above the Virginia average (54%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hurt, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Virginia, not nationally.
From Virginia state tests taken in spring 2021, when about 8 in 10 of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hurt’s schools, in brief
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,802 per student, against $17,169 across Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Faith Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hurt’s grade
A−: better than 76% of Virginia school districts. Test scores are above the Virginia average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hurt, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Hurt
John L. Hurt Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 257 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Hurt’s public schools are run by Pittsylvania County Public Schools, which also serves Chatham and Gretna. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
How students score
Hurt vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Virginia towns that share Hurt’s borders.
Every school in Hurt
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Hurt’s schools
Are Hurt’s schools good?
By Virginia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hurt children attend outscore 76% of Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hurt in?
Pittsylvania County Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,830 students in 18 schools (2024–25).
Where do Hurt kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Tunstall High, Chatham High, Dan River High and Gretna High.
What is Hurt’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Pittsylvania County Public Schools graduated in four years, against 89% across Virginia.
How much does Hurt spend per student?
$14,802 in Pittsylvania County Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,169 across Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hurt?
Yes: Faith Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 169 students).
Parents talk
What Hurt families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hurt → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2020–21, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.