For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,294 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ashland, VA (2026-27)
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 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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