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Best Pittsylvania County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,595 students in Pittsylvania County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pittsylvania County, VA are Tunstall High School, Chatham High School and Dan River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsylvania County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Pittsylvania County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public high schools.
Pittsylvania County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tunstall High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Pittsylvania County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tunstall High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Trojan Cir
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Chatham High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Cavalier Cir
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8305
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Dan River High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Dan River Wildcat Cir
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-7081
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Gretna High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Gretna Hawk Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pittsylvania County, VA

Pittsylvania County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Blairs Middle Sch Cir
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-2540
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Minority enrollment: 31%
1541 Concord Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
475 Green Rock Ln
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pittsylvania County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pittsylvania County, VA include Tunstall High School, Chatham High School and Dan River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pittsylvania County?
4 public high schools are located in Pittsylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsylvania County?
Pittsylvania County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pittsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?

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