For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,383 students in 23139, VA.
The top ranked public high school in 23139, VA is Powhatan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 23139 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 23139, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 23139 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23139, VA Public High Schools (2025-26)
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 | 1,383 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
23139, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4290 Anderson Hwy.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Gr: 6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Powhatan Voc. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 23139, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in 23139, VA include Powhatan High School.
How many public high schools are located in 23139?
1 public high schools are located in 23139.
What is the racial composition of students in 23139?
23139 public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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