For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 297 students in Mathews County, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Mathews County, VA is Mathews High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mathews County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Mathews County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Mathews County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mathews High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mathews County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mathews High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9889 Buckley Hall Road, Rt 198
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-3702
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-3702
Gr: 8-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Mathews County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lawrenceville Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1607 Planters Rd
Hallieford, VA 23068
(434) 848-2158
Hallieford, VA 23068
(434) 848-2158
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mathews County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mathews County, VA include Mathews High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mathews County?
1 public high schools are located in Mathews County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mathews County?
Mathews County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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