For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,460 students in Orange County, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Orange County, VA is Orange County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Orange County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Orange County High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Orange County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange County High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Selma Road
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Redirection Alternative Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4550
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4550
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, VA include Orange County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Orange County?
1 public high schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% 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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