For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,373 students in Winchester, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Winchester, VA are John Handley High School, James Wood High School and Millbrook High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchester, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Winchester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Winchester, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Wood 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 48% 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 Winchester, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Handley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Handley Blvd
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,361 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
James Wood High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Millbrook High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 First Woods Dr.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Winchester, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Winchester, VA include John Handley High School, James Wood High School and Millbrook High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winchester?
3 public high schools are located in Winchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester?
Winchester public high schools minority enrollment is 48% 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 Winchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Winchester include: John Handley High School vs. James Wood High School, James Wood High School vs. Millbrook High School, John Handley High School vs. Millbrook High School
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