Schools near ZIP 24277

5 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Pennington Gap

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Pennington Middle
Grades 5–7 · Lee County Public Schools
1.0 mi
78%
+16 vs state
73%
−1 vs state
70%
+4 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 73% in 2022-23 → 74% in 2025-26 100% 26% 278 White 97%
Elk Knob Elementary
Grades PK–4 · Lee County Public Schools
2.0 mi
71%
−2 vs state
68%
−4 vs state
40%
−29 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 69% in 2022-23 → 70% in 2025-26 88% 20% 291 White 97%
Lee High
Grades 8–12 · Lee County Public Schools
4.1 mi
53%
−11 vs state · 2024-25
61%
−13 vs state · 2024-25
51%
−17 vs state · 2024-25
Average of math, English and science: 57% in 2021-22 → 55% in 2024-25 100% 14% 803 White 96%
St. Charles Elementary
Grades PK–4 · Lee County Public Schools
4.3 mi
80%
+7 vs state
73%
+1 vs state
59%
−10 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 79% in 2022-23 → 76% in 2025-26 83% 37% 110 White 96%
Dryden Elementary
Grades PK–4 · Lee County Public Schools
4.8 mi
66%
−7 vs state
74%
+2 vs state
56%
−13 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 66% in 2022-23 → 70% in 2025-26 86% 22% 237 White 98%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).