John S. Battle High School is a high school located in the Southwest portion of Virginia in Washington County. Built in 1959, the school was named after former Virginia Governor John S. Battle.
Serving 613 students in grades 9-12, John S. Battle High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John S. Battle High serves the west part of Bristol, VA, covering an area of approximately 125.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John S. Battle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
John S. Battle High School's student population of 613 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Green, Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
John S. Battle High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John S. Battle High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
n/a
21%
White
94%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John S. Battle High School's ranking?
John S. Battle High School is ranked #273 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John S. Battle High School often compared to?
John S. Battle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abingdon High School, Holston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John S. Battle High School?
The graduation rate of John S. Battle High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend John S. Battle High School?
613 students attend John S. Battle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of John S. Battle High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John S. Battle High School?
John S. Battle High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John S. Battle High School offer ?
John S. Battle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John S. Battle High School part of?
John S. Battle High School is part of Washington County School District.
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