For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,270 students in Staunton, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Staunton, VA are Riverheads High School, Staunton High School and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staunton, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Staunton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Staunton, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverheads High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Staunton, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverheads High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19 Howardsville Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-1921
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-1921
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Staunton High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Gr: 9-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents
Special Education School
1355 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
1301 Richmond Avenue
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Gr: PK-12
Staunton, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
116 Cedar Green Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-8024
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-8024
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Shenandoah Valley Regional Alternative Ed/genesis (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1825 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-6507
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-6507
Gr: Inquire with school
Staunton Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 Greenville Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-7500
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-7500
Virginia School For Blind (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 New Hope Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Virginia School For Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 New Hope Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
125 S. Augusta St, Suite 2100
Staunton, VA 24401
(855) 654-9250
Staunton, VA 24401
(855) 654-9250
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Staunton, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Staunton, VA include Riverheads High School, Staunton High School and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School.
How many public high schools are located in Staunton?
5 public high schools are located in Staunton.
What is the racial composition of students in Staunton?
Staunton public high schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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