For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,137 students in Washington County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, VA are Abingdon High School, Holston High School and John S. Battle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Washington County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holston High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abingdon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
705 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3200
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 867 students
Rank: #22.
Holston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21308 Monroe Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4000
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #33.
John S. Battle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21264 Battle Hill Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5300
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 659 students
Rank: #44.
Patrick Henry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31437 Hillman Hwy
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3700
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career & Technical Education Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
850 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, VA include Abingdon High School, Holston High School and John S. Battle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
4 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: John S. Battle High School vs. Abingdon High School, Abingdon High School vs. John S. Battle High School, Holston High School vs. Abingdon High School
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