For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,156 students in Westmoreland County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Westmoreland County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, VA are Colonial Beach High School, Washington & Lee High School and Colonial Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmoreland County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westmoreland County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonial Beach High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 First St.
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Grades: 8-12
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Washington & Lee High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16380 Kings Highway
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8015
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8015
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Colonial Beach Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 First Street
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9897
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9897
Grades: PK-7
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Montross Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8884 Menokin Road
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-9818
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-9818
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cople Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7114 Cople Highway
Hague, VA 22469
(804) 472-2081
Hague, VA 22469
(804) 472-2081
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Washington District Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Westmoreland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, VA include Colonial Beach High School, Washington & Lee High School and Colonial Beach Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Westmoreland County, VA?
6 public schools are located in Westmoreland County, VA.
What percentage of students in Westmoreland County, VA go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Westmoreland County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County, VA?
Westmoreland County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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