Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, James River High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 461 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
James River High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James River High School is 0.13, 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.
James River High School is ranked #53 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are James River High School often compared to?
James River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lord Botetourt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of James River High School?
The graduation rate of James River High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend James River High School?
461 students attend James River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of James River High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James River High School?
James River High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James River High School offer ?
James River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James River High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 461 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
