For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,856 students in Chester, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chester, VA are Thomas Dale High School and Carver College And Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Chester, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Dale High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chester, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Dale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3626 W. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6245
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6245
Gr: 9-12 | 2,570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Carver College And Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Chester, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chester, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chester, VA include Thomas Dale High School and Carver College And Career Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Chester?
2 public high schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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