For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,270 students in Staunton City, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Staunton City, VA are Riverheads High School, Staunton High School and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staunton City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Staunton City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Staunton City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverheads 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Staunton City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverheads High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19 Howardsville Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-1921
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Staunton High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents
Special Education School
1355 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
1301 Richmond Avenue
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Staunton City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
330 Grubert Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
116 Cedar Green Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-8024
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-8024
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Shenandoah Valley Regional Alternative Ed/genesis (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1825 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-6507
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-6507
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Staunton Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 Greenville Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-7500
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-7500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Virginia School For Blind (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 New Hope Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Virginia School For Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 New Hope Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
125 S. Augusta St, Suite 2100
Staunton, VA 24401
(855) 654-9250
Staunton, VA 24401
(855) 654-9250
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Staunton City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Staunton City, VA include Riverheads High School, Staunton High School and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School.
How many public high schools are located in Staunton City?
5 public high schools are located in Staunton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Staunton City?
Staunton City public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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