For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon public high schools serving 16,213 students in Virginia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Virginia are Galileo Magnet High School, Hidden Valley High School and Tunstall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 81% statewide average).
Virginia blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galileo Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Hidden Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 830 students
Rank: #33.
Tunstall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Trojan Cir
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Rank: #44.
Deep Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 Twin Hickory Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,027 students
Rank: #55.
Hickory High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1996 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Grades: 9-12
| 1,581 students
Rank: #66.
Cosby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14300 Fox Club Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Grades: 9-12
| 2,385 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6560 Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 750-8300
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 750-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,967 students
Rank: #88.
Midlothian High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Charter Colony Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Grades: 9-12
| 2,041 students
Rank: #99.
Open High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverheads High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19 Howardsville Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-1921
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #1111.
Brentsville District High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12109 Aden Rd
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2161
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 883 students
Rank: #1212.
Grundy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Golden Wave Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #1313.
Kettle Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7403 Academic Avenue
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7330
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,207 students
Rank: #1414.
West Point Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 Mattaponi Ave
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
Grades: 6-12
| 440 students
Rank: #1515.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1147 Susan Avenue
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2161
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Virginia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Virginia include Galileo Magnet High School, Hidden Valley High School and Tunstall High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Virginia?
15 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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