For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,282 students in Forest, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Forest, VA is Jefferson Forest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Forest have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Forest, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Forest High School, with 71% 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 and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Forest, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Forest High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Cavalier Circle
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2674
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2674
Gr: 9-12 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Forest, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Forest, VA include Jefferson Forest High School.
How many public high schools are located in Forest?
1 public high schools are located in Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest?
Forest public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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