For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 261 students in New Castle, VA.
The top ranked public high school in New Castle, VA is Craig County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
New Castle, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Craig County High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in New Castle, VA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Craig County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25239 Craigs Creek Road, Hwy 6
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5185
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5185
Gr: 6-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Castle, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in New Castle, VA include Craig County High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Castle?
1 public high schools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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