Serving 447 students in grades 9-12, Riverheads High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Riverheads 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 Riverheads High School is 0.17, 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.
Riverheads High School is ranked #391 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Riverheads High School often compared to?
Riverheads High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waynesboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverheads High School?
The graduation rate of Riverheads High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Riverheads High School?
447 students attend Riverheads High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Riverheads High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverheads High School?
Riverheads High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverheads High School offer ?
Riverheads High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverheads High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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