For the 2023-24 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,124 students in Bristol, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 463 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Bristol, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Bristol, VA are Wallace Middle School, John S. Battle High School and High Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Bristol have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Bristol, VA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallace Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13077 Wallace Pike
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5400
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
John S. Battle High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21264 Battle Hill Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5300
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
High Point Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14091 Sinking Creek Rd
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5600
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #44.
Virginia High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Long Crescent Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5858
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5858
Grades: 9-12
| 639 students
Rank: #55.
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Spring Hill Terrace
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Virginia Middle School
Math: 56% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 Piedmont Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5660
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Lee Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 Washington Lee Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5800
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #88.
Valley Institute Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Gate City Highway
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5500
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #99.
Stonewall Jackson Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2045 Euclid Ave
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5740
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #1010.
Highland View Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Eads St
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads Alternative/bristol City
Alternative School
C/o Bristol City Public Schls,
Bristol, VA 24201
(540) 669-8181
Bristol, VA 24201
(540) 669-8181
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
Math: <50%
2105 Shakesville Road
Bristol, VA 24203
(276) 466-7817
Bristol, VA 24203
(276) 466-7817
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bristol, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Bristol, VA include Wallace Middle School, John S. Battle High School and High Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bristol, VA?
12 public schools are located in Bristol, VA.
What percentage of students in Bristol, VA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Bristol, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol, VA?
Bristol, VA public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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