For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,564 students in Henry County, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 296 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Henry County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Henry County, VA are Bassett High School, Magna Vista High School and Fieldale-collinsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Henry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bassett High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Riverside Dr
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-1731
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-1731
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Rank: #22.
Magna Vista High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Magna Vista School Rd
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #33.
Fieldale-collinsville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
645 Miles Road
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Campbell Court Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Campbell Ct
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5344
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5344
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Drewry Mason Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 Drewry Mason Drive
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Stanleytown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
74 Edgewood Dr
Stanleytown, VA 24168
(276) 629-5084
Stanleytown, VA 24168
(276) 629-5084
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Axton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Axton School Road
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-1193
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-1193
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
Sanville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19 Sanville School Rd
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5301
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5301
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
Breaking Barriers Alternative Ed/henry Co
Alternative School
340 Ridgedale Drive
Collinsville, VA 24078
(540) 634-4717
Collinsville, VA 24078
(540) 634-4717
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1425 Greensboro Road
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 656-0249
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 656-0249
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 Primary School Rd
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-8932
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-8932
Grades: PK-2
| 347 students
645 Miles Road
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Po Box 68
Fieldale, VA 24089
(276) 673-6571
Fieldale, VA 24089
(276) 673-6571
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Henry Co/martinsville Regional Pgm (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3300 Kings Mountain Rd
Collinsville, VA 24078
(540) 634-4710
Collinsville, VA 24078
(540) 634-4710
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6871 Irisburg Rd
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-2183
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-2183
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Patrick Henry Correctional Unit #28 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
18155 A L Philpott Hwy
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(540) 957-3183
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(540) 957-3183
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henry County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Henry County, VA include Bassett High School, Magna Vista High School and Fieldale-collinsville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Henry County?
10 public schools are located in Henry County.
What percentage of students in Henry County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Henry County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Henry County include: Bassett High School vs. Magna Vista High School, Magna Vista High School vs. Bassett High School
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