For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 507 students in Gretna, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Gretna, VA is Gretna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gretna, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Gretna have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Gretna, 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 Gretna High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gretna, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gretna High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Gretna Hawk Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1800
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gretna, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gretna, VA include Gretna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gretna?
1 public high schools are located in Gretna.
What is the racial composition of students in Gretna?
Gretna public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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