For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 625 students in Bristol City, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Bristol City, VA is Virginia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol City, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Bristol City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Bristol City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Virginia High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bristol City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia High School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Bristol City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1425 Eads St
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Gr: PK-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
350 Spring Hill Terrace
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
2045 Euclid Ave
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5740
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bristol City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bristol City, VA include Virginia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bristol City?
1 public high schools are located in Bristol City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol City?
Bristol City public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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