For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,805 students in Chester, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Chester, VA are Thomas Dale High School and Carver College And Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Chester, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Dale High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chester, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Dale High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3626 W. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6245
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6245
Grades: 9-12
| 2,556 students
Rank: #22.
Carver College And Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Chester, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 West Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6145
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6145
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chester, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Chester, VA include Thomas Dale High School and Carver College And Career Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Chester?
2 public high schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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