Serving 1,802 students in grades 9-12, Bethel High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,802 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Bethel High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethel High School?
The graduation rate of Bethel High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bethel High School?
1,802 students attend Bethel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bethel High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethel High School?
Bethel High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethel High School offer ?
Bethel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethel High School part of?
It's overall a good school. It has its ups and downs but I love the school overall. The sports teams are important, especially football and basketball. The teachers do an exceptional job.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,802 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
