Best Lynchburg City Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,352 students in Lynchburg City, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lynchburg City, VA are Brookville High School, Heritage High School and E.c. Glass High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lynchburg City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Lynchburg City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Lynchburg City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brookville High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lynchburg City (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookville High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Laxton Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-2636
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Heritage High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 Wards Ferry Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,080 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
E.c. Glass High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2111 Memorial Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5370
Gr: 9-12 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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Lynchburg City Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
521 Colony Road
Lynchburg, VA 24505
(804) 947-6000
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lynchburg City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lynchburg City, VA include Brookville High School, Heritage High School and E.c. Glass High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lynchburg City?
3 public high schools are located in Lynchburg City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynchburg City?
Lynchburg City public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lynchburg City are often viewed compared to one another?

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