For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 461 students in Buchanan, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Buchanan, VA is James River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 95% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Buchanan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public high schools.
Buchanan, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James River 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 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Buchanan, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James River High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9906 Springwood Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-1121
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-1121
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Buchanan, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Buchanan, VA include James River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buchanan?
1 public high schools are located in Buchanan.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan?
Buchanan public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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