For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,818 students in Greene County, VA (there are , serving 158 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Greene County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Greene County, VA are William Monroe High School, Ruckersville Elementary School and William Monroe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greene County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Monroe High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
254 Monroe Drive
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 939-9004
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 939-9004
Grades: 9-12
| 979 students
Rank: #22.
Ruckersville Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Progress Place
Ruckersville, VA 22968
(434) 939-9006
Ruckersville, VA 22968
(434) 939-9006
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
William Monroe Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 Monroe Dr
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 939-9003
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 939-9003
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #44.
Nathanael Greene Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8094 Spotswood Trail
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 939-9001
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 939-9001
Grades: 3-5
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
254 Monroe Drive
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 939-9004
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 939-9004
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Greene County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
10415 Spotswood Trail
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 939-9005
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 939-9005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
64 Monroe Drive
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 939-9002
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 939-9002
Grades: PK-2
| 371 students
Greene County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 1320
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 985-1414
Stanardsville, VA 22973
(434) 985-1414
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greene County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Greene County, VA include William Monroe High School, Ruckersville Elementary School and William Monroe Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County?
7 public schools are located in Greene County.
What percentage of students in Greene County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Greene County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greene County include: Ruckersville Elementary School vs. Nathanael Greene Elementary School, Nathanael Greene Primary vs. Nathanael Greene Elementary School, Nathanael Greene Primary vs. Ruckersville Elementary School
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