For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 103 students in Highland County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Highland County, VA is Highland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Highland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Highland County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Highland County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
244 Myers/moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Highland County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Highland County, VA include Highland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Highland County?
1 public high schools are located in Highland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland County?
Highland County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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