Orange County High School is a public high school for students grades 9–12 located in Orange, Virginia.
Serving 1,477 students in grades 9-12, Orange County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 1,477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Orange County High School's student population of 1,477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,477 students
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Orange County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange County High School is 0.60, 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
#394 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
14%
21%
White
59%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange County High School's ranking?
Orange County High School is ranked #394 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Orange County High School often compared to?
Orange County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Monroe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange County High School?
The graduation rate of Orange County High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Orange County High School?
1,477 students attend Orange County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Orange County High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange County High School?
Orange County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orange County High School offer ?
Orange County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orange County High School part of?
Orange County High School is part of Orange County School District.
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