For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 297 students in Mathews County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Mathews County, VA is Mathews High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mathews County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Mathews County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Mathews County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mathews High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mathews County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mathews High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rt 198 9889 Buckley Hall Road
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-3702
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-3702
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Mathews County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lawrenceville Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1607 Planters Rd
Hallieford, VA 23068
(434) 848-2158
Hallieford, VA 23068
(434) 848-2158
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mathews County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mathews County, VA include Mathews High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mathews County?
1 public high schools are located in Mathews County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mathews County?
Mathews County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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