Riverheads High School is a public school located in Augusta County, Virginia. Riverheads is the home of the Gladiators. Riverheads High School was built in 1962 to accommodate 600 students. Located at Routes 11 and 701, ten miles south of Staunton, it is one of five high schools serving Augusta County.
Serving 467 students in grades 9-12, Riverheads 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 80-89% (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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverheads High serves the southern portion of Staunton, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 156.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a furthest edge of 10.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverheads High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Riverheads High School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverheads 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 Riverheads High School is 0.22, 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
#333 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
2%
21%
White
88%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red, Red/Black/White
School Mascot
Gladiators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverheads High School's ranking?
Riverheads High School is ranked #333 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Riverheads High School often compared to?
Riverheads High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waynesboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% 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 Riverheads High School?
The graduation rate of Riverheads High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Riverheads High School?
467 students attend Riverheads High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Riverheads High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverheads High School?
Riverheads High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverheads High School offer ?
Riverheads High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Riverheads High School part of?
Riverheads High School is part of Augusta County School District.
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