For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,355 students in Winchester City, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Winchester City, VA is John Handley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchester City, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Winchester City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Winchester City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John Handley High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Winchester City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Handley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Handley Blvd
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,355 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Winchester City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Winchester City, VA include John Handley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winchester City?
1 public high schools are located in Winchester City.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester City?
Winchester City public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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