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2024 Best High Schools in Virginia

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High School Paths in Virginia

Virginia is a great state for high schoolers looking for a variety of options, as there are 643 high schools in total. This is 32% more than the average state, meaning that there are plenty of options to choose from. Additionally, the average grade of all high schools in Virginia is a B–, the same as the national average.

Of the 643 high schools, 52% are public. This is a slightly lower percentage than the national average, but there are still plenty of options for those looking for a public education. The average grade for these schools is a B and 95% of them are traditional. Of these traditional public schools, 77% are rated above the national average, meaning there are 245 schools that are rated better than most.

In addition to public schools, there are 4 charter schools, 2 of which are rated above the national average (50%). There are also 13 magnet schools, with 9 of them (69%) rated above the national average.

Those looking for a private education have even more options, as there are 282 private schools in Virginia, 44% of all schools in the state. These schools have an average grade of A– and 51% of them exceed the national grade average. Of these 282 private schools, 60% are religiously affiliated, with the most common being 141 Christian schools. Additionally, there are 11 all-boys and 10 all-girls schools as well as 5 online options.

Top 25 Best High Schools in Virginia

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#1 Best High School in Virginia

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology

Alexandria, VA

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School Status

1,809

Students

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#2 Best High School in Virginia

Maggie Walker Governor's School

Richmond, VA

magnet

School Status

746

Students

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#3 Best High School in Virginia

BASIS Independent McLean

Mclean, VA

private

School Status

588

Students

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

K-12

Grade Levels

#4 Best High School in Virginia

The Madeira School

Mclean, VA

all-girls

School Status

343

Students

4:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#5 Best High School in Virginia

The Potomac School

Mclean, VA

private

School Status

1,069

Students

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

K-12

Grade Levels

#6 Best High School in Virginia

Episcopal High School

Alexandria, VA

episcopal

School Status

464

Students

5:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#7 Best High School in Virginia

Woodberry Forest School

Woodberry Forest, VA

all-boys

School Status

400

Students

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#8 Best High School in Virginia

McLean High School

Mclean, VA

public

School Status

2,317

Students

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#9 Best High School in Virginia

Flint Hill School

Oakton, VA

private

School Status

1,014

Students

7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

K-12

Grade Levels

#10 Best High School in Virginia

Norfolk Academy

Norfolk, VA

private

School Status

1,205

Students

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1-12

Grade Levels

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