Serving 506 students in grades 9-12, Radford 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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- 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: Radford High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Radford school district, covering approximately 10.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Radford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Radford High School's student population of 506 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
506 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
School Motto
Excellence In Education…Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Radford 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 Radford High School is 0.49, 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
#841 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
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
12%
21%
White
70%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Radford High School's ranking?
Radford High School is ranked #841 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Radford High School often compared to?
Radford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pulaski County Senior High School, Christiansburg High 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 Radford High School?
The graduation rate of Radford High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Radford High School?
506 students attend Radford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Radford High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Radford High School?
Radford High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Radford High School offer ?
Radford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Radford High School part of?
Radford High School is part of Radford City School District.
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