For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,842 students in Shenandoah County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Shenandoah County, VA are Mountain View High School, Central High School and Strasburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shenandoah County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Shenandoah County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Shenandoah County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Strasburg High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Shenandoah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Stonewall Ln
Quicksburg, VA 22847
(540) 477-2732
Quicksburg, VA 22847
(540) 477-2732
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 725 students
Rank: #33.
Strasburg High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Ram Drive
Strasburg, VA 22657
(540) 465-5195
Strasburg, VA 22657
(540) 465-5195
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shenandoah County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Shenandoah County, VA include Mountain View High School, Central High School and Strasburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shenandoah County?
3 public high schools are located in Shenandoah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shenandoah County?
Shenandoah County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Shenandoah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shenandoah County include: Central High School vs. Strasburg High School, Strasburg High School vs. Central High School, Mountain View High School vs. Central High School
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