For the 2025 school year, there are 16 blue ribbon public high schools serving 16,792 students in Virginia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Virginia are Green Run Collegiate, Tunstall High School and Hickory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 81% statewide average).
Virginia blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Run Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Dahlia Drive, Attn: Rian
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 263-1264
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 263-1264
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Tunstall High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Trojan Cir
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Hickory High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1996 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Kettle Run High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7403 Academic Avenue
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7330
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,189 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6560 Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 750-8300
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 750-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Galileo Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Hidden Valley High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Deep Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Twin Hickory Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Riverheads High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19 Howardsville Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-1921
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-1921
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Open High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
West Point Middle/high
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 Mattaponi Ave
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
Gr: 6-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Cosby High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14300 Fox Club Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Gr: 9-12 | 2,536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Midlothian High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Charter Colony Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1147 Susan Avenue
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2161
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Brentsville District High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12109 Aden Rd
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2161
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Grundy High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Golden Wave Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Virginia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Virginia include Green Run Collegiate, Tunstall High School and Hickory High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Virginia?
16 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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