For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,352 students in Lynchburg, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lynchburg, 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, 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 have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Lynchburg, 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, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookville High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Laxton Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-2636
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Wards Ferry Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5400
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2111 Memorial Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5370
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5370
Gr: 9-12 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Lynchburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Va. Training Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
521 Colony Road
Lynchburg, VA 24505
(804) 947-6000
Lynchburg, VA 24505
(804) 947-6000
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lynchburg, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lynchburg, VA include Brookville High School, Heritage High School and E.c. Glass High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lynchburg?
3 public high schools are located in Lynchburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynchburg?
Lynchburg 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 are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lynchburg include: E.c. Glass High School vs. Heritage High School, Heritage High School vs. E.c. Glass High School, Brookville High School vs. Heritage High School
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