For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 297 students in Mathews, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Mathews, VA is Mathews High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mathews, 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 have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Mathews, 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mathews, VA (2025)
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
Rt 198 9889 Buckley Hall Road
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-3702
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mathews, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mathews, VA include Mathews High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mathews?
1 public high schools are located in Mathews.
What is the racial composition of students in Mathews?
Mathews 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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