Eight Virginia schools received the National Blue Ribbon 2024 award for their high performances.
The Exemplary High Performing Schools are Spring Hill Elementary in McLean, Green Run Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Bethel Manor Elementary in Hampton, and St. Andrew the Apostle School in Clifton.
The Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are Central Academy Middle School in Fincastle, Gate City Middle School in Gate City, T. Clay Wood Elementary in Nokesville, and Saltville Elementary in Saltville.

This article originally appeared in the April 2025 issue.