Serving 316 students in grades 8-12, Rappahannock County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rappahannock Co. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Washington, VA, covering approximately 267.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rappahannock County High School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County High School is 0.33, 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
#488 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
81%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rappahannock County High School's ranking?
Rappahannock County High School is ranked #488 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Rappahannock County High School often compared to?
Rappahannock County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louisa County High School, Rappahannock County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rappahannock County High School?
The graduation rate of Rappahannock County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Rappahannock County High School?
316 students attend Rappahannock County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rappahannock County High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rappahannock County High School?
Rappahannock County High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rappahannock County High School offer ?
Rappahannock County High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rappahannock County High School part of?
Rappahannock County High School is part of Rappahannock County School District.
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