For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 221 students in Charles City, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Charles City, VA is Charles City County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charles City, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Charles City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Charles City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charles City County High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Charles City, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles City County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10039 Courthouse Rd
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9249
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9249
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Charles City, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10035 Courthouse Rd
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9252
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9252
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Charles City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Charles City, VA include Charles City County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Charles City?
1 public high schools are located in Charles City.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles City?
Charles City public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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