For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 544 students in Richmond County, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Richmond County, VA is Rappahannock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Richmond County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Richmond County, 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 Rappahannock 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 39% 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 Richmond County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rappahannock High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6914 Richmond Rd
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3551
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3551
Gr: 8-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Richmond County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Haynesville Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
421 Barn Field Rd
Haynesville, VA 22472
(804) 333-3577
Haynesville, VA 22472
(804) 333-3577
Haynesville Correctional Center Unit #17 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Camp Seventeen Rd
Haynesville, VA 22472
(804) 333-3577
Haynesville, VA 22472
(804) 333-3577
13027 Historyland Hwy
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3560
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3560
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Richmond County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Richmond County, VA include Rappahannock High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richmond County?
1 public high schools are located in Richmond County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond County?
Richmond County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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