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 Axton Elementary 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 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bassett High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Riverside Dr
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-1731
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-1731
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Magna Vista High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Magna Vista School Rd
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Gr: 9-12 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Axton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Axton School Road
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-1193
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-1193
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Drewry Mason Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 Drewry Mason Drive
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Fieldale-collinsville Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
645 Miles Road
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Campbell Court Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Campbell Ct
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5344
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5344
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Stanleytown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 Edgewood Dr
Stanleytown, VA 24168
(276) 629-5084
Stanleytown, VA 24168
(276) 629-5084
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Sanville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Sanville School Rd
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5301
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5301
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 Primary School Rd
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-8932
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-8932
Gr: PK-2 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
645 Miles Road
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Po Box 68
Fieldale, VA 24089
(276) 673-6571
Fieldale, VA 24089
(276) 673-6571
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 23%
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
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
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 Axton Elementary 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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