For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 509 students in Bath County, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Bath County, VA are Millboro Elementary School, Bath County High School and Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bath County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Bath County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bath County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millboro Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 Church Street
Millboro, VA 24460
(540) 997-5452
Millboro, VA 24460
(540) 997-5452
Gr: PK-7 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bath County High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
464 Charger Lane
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-2431
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-2431
Gr: 8-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
98 Panther Drive
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-5395
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-5395
Gr: PK-7 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bath County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bath County, VA include Millboro Elementary School, Bath County High School and Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bath County?
3 public schools are located in Bath County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bath County?
Bath County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bath County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bath County include: Millboro Elementary School vs. Valley Elementary School, Valley Elementary School vs. Millboro Elementary School
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