For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,595 students in Pittsylvania County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsylvania County, VA are Tunstall High School, Chatham High School and Dan River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsylvania County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Pittsylvania County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public high schools.
Pittsylvania County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tunstall 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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pittsylvania County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tunstall High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Trojan Cir
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Chatham High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Cavalier Cir
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8305
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8305
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Dan River High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Dan River Wildcat Cir
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-7081
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-7081
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Gretna High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Gretna Hawk Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1800
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Pittsylvania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Blairs Middle Sch Cir
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-2540
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-2540
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Chatham Diversion Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1541 Concord Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Green Rock Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
475 Green Rock Ln
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pittsylvania County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsylvania County, VA include Tunstall High School, Chatham High School and Dan River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pittsylvania County?
4 public high schools are located in Pittsylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsylvania County?
Pittsylvania County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pittsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pittsylvania County include: Gretna High School vs. Chatham High School, Tunstall High School vs. Chatham High School, Dan River High School vs. Chatham High School
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