For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 211 students in the neighborhood of Northern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Northern Barton Heights is Richmond Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Community High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA include Richmond Community High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northern Barton Heights, Richmond?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northern Barton Heights, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northern Barton Heights, Richmond?
the neighborhood of Northern Barton Heights, Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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