For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 412 students in Damascus, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Damascus, VA are Damascus Middle School and Holston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Damascus, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Damascus have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Damascus, VA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Damascus Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32101 Government Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4100
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Holston High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21308 Monroe Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4000
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Damascus, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Damascus, VA include Damascus Middle School and Holston High School.
How many public schools are located in Damascus?
2 public schools are located in Damascus.
What is the racial composition of students in Damascus?
Damascus public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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