Best Chester Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,856 students in Chester, VA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Chester, VA are Thomas Dale High School and Carver College And Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Chester, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.

Chester, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Dale High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).