For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,302 students in Bristol City, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 207 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Bristol City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bristol City, VA are Virginia High School, Virginia Middle School and Highlands Juvenile Detention Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Bristol City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bristol City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Long Crescent Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5858
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5858
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Virginia Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
855 Piedmont Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5660
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Highlands Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2105 Shakesville Road
Bristol, VA 24203
(276) 466-7817
Bristol, VA 24203
(276) 466-7817
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads Alternative/bristol City
Alternative School
280 Lee Street, C/o Bristol Ci
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5600
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5600
Rank: n/an/a
350 Van Pelt Circle
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Gr: 2-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
350 Spring Hill Terrace
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Gr: PK-1 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bristol City, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bristol City, VA include Virginia High School, Virginia Middle School and Highlands Juvenile Detention Home.
How many public schools are located in Bristol City?
6 public schools are located in Bristol City.
What percentage of students in Bristol City go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Bristol City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol City?
Bristol City public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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