For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,383 students in Powhatan County, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Powhatan County, VA is Powhatan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powhatan County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Powhatan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Powhatan County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Powhatan High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Powhatan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powhatan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
Gr: 9-12 | 1,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Powhatan County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Powhatan County, VA include Powhatan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Powhatan County?
1 public high schools are located in Powhatan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Powhatan County?
Powhatan County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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