For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,302 students in Winchester, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Winchester, VA are Millbrook High School, James Wood High School and John Handley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchester, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Winchester have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Winchester, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Wood High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Winchester, VA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millbrook High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 First Woods Dr.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,521 students
Rank: #22.
James Wood High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,438 students
Rank: #33.
John Handley High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Handley Blvd
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Winchester, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwestern Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
145 Ft. Collier Rd.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1481 Senseny Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Winchester, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Winchester, VA include Millbrook High School, James Wood High School and John Handley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winchester, VA?
3 public high schools are located in Winchester, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester, VA?
Winchester, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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