For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,330 students in Ashland, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Ashland, VA is Patrick Henry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Ashland, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Patrick Henry High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ashland, VA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patrick Henry High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12449 West Patrick Henry Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,330 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Ashland, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Gr: PK-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Soar Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ashland, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ashland, VA include Patrick Henry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ashland?
1 public high schools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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