For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 100 students in Highland County, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Highland County, VA is Highland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland County, 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 90% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Highland County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public high schools.
Highland County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Highland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
244 Myers/moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Highland County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Highland County, VA include Highland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Highland County?
1 public high schools are located in Highland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland County?
Highland County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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