For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 602 students in Emporia, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Emporia, VA is Greensville County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emporia, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Emporia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Emporia, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greensville County High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Emporia, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greensville County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 Harding St
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-2195
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-2195
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Emporia, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
515 Belfield Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Grades: 5
| 145 students
Zion Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1314 Lowground Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Emporia, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Emporia, VA include Greensville County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Emporia?
1 public high schools are located in Emporia.
What is the racial composition of students in Emporia?
Emporia public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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