For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 767 students in South Hill, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in South Hill, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in South Hill, VA is South Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Hill, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in South Hill have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Hill, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hill Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Plank Road
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
South Hill, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Gordon Lake Rd
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3075
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3075
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
205 Park View Circle
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3435
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3435
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
1050 Plank Rd
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-4373
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-4373
Gr: PK-2 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South Hill, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in South Hill, VA include South Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Hill?
1 public schools are located in South Hill.
What percentage of students in South Hill go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in South Hill are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Hill?
South Hill public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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