For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,147 students in Ridgeway, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Ridgeway, VA is Magna Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgeway, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Ridgeway have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Ridgeway, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Magna Vista High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Ridgeway, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magna Vista High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Magna Vista School Rd
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Gr: 9-12 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Ridgeway, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Patrick Henry Correctional Unit #28 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
18155 A L Philpott Hwy
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(540) 957-3183
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(540) 957-3183
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ridgeway, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ridgeway, VA include Magna Vista High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ridgeway?
1 public high schools are located in Ridgeway.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeway?
Ridgeway public high schools minority enrollment is 52% 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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