For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 903 students in Mathews County, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Mathews County, VA are Mathews High School, Mathews Elementary School and Thomas Hunter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mathews County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Mathews County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mathews County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mathews High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rt 198 9889 Buckley Hall Road
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-3702
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-3702
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rt 611 347 Church Street
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2580
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2580
Grades: PK-4
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Hunter Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rt 611 387 Church St
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2434
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2434
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
Mathews County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lawrenceville Correctional Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1607 Planters Rd
Hallieford, VA 23068
(434) 848-2158
Hallieford, VA 23068
(434) 848-2158
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mathews County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Mathews County, VA include Mathews High School, Mathews Elementary School and Thomas Hunter Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mathews County, VA?
3 public schools are located in Mathews County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Mathews County, VA?
Mathews County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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