Best Bristol Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,251 students in Bristol, VA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Bristol, VA are John S. Battle High School and Virginia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bristol, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Bristol have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.

Bristol, 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 John S. Battle High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).