Serving 333 students in grades 8-12, Mathews High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mathews High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Mathews, VA, encompassing approximately 252 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mathews High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mathews High School's student population of 333 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mathews High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mathews High School is 0.38, 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
#826 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
7%
21%
White
78%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mathews High School's ranking?
Mathews High School is ranked #826 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mathews High School often compared to?
Mathews High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middlesex High School, Mathews Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mathews High School?
The graduation rate of Mathews High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Mathews High School?
333 students attend Mathews High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mathews High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mathews High School?
Mathews High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mathews High School offer ?
Mathews High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Mathews High School part of?
Mathews High School is part of Mathews County School District.
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