For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,842 students in Shenandoah County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Shenandoah County, VA are Strasburg High School, Central High School and Stonewall Jackson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shenandoah County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Shenandoah County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Shenandoah County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Strasburg 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Shenandoah County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strasburg High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Ram Drive
Strasburg, VA 22657
(540) 465-5195
Strasburg, VA 22657
(540) 465-5195
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1147 Susan Avenue
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2161
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Stonewall Jackson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Stonewall Ln
Quicksburg, VA 22847
(540) 477-2732
Quicksburg, VA 22847
(540) 477-2732
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shenandoah County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shenandoah County, VA include Strasburg High School, Central High School and Stonewall Jackson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shenandoah County?
3 public high schools are located in Shenandoah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shenandoah County?
Shenandoah County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Shenandoah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shenandoah County include: Central High School vs. Strasburg High School, Strasburg High School vs. Central High School, Stonewall Jackson High School vs. Central High School
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