For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,574 students in Albemarle County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Albemarle County, VA are Western Albemarle High School, Charlottesville High School and Albemarle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albemarle County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Albemarle County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Albemarle County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western Albemarle High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Albemarle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Albemarle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5941 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Crozet, VA 22932
(434) 823-8700
Crozet, VA 22932
(434) 823-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Charlottesville High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Melbourne Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Albemarle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2775 Hydraulic Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9300
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,964 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Albemarle County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Albemarle County, VA include Western Albemarle High School, Charlottesville High School and Albemarle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Albemarle County?
3 public high schools are located in Albemarle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Albemarle County?
Albemarle County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Albemarle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Albemarle County include: Charlottesville High School vs. Albemarle High School, Albemarle High School vs. Charlottesville High School, Western Albemarle High School vs. Albemarle High School
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