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Top Virginia Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 52% of public high school students in Virginia are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public high schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Virginia is Central High School, Churchland High School, and Brunswick High School, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 98% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Virginia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2171 Lawrenceville Plank Rd
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2716
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
17024 The Trail
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(804) 785-6102
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Charles City County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
10039 Courthouse Rd
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9249
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Chilhowie High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1160 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Churchland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4301 Cedar Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Cumberland High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
15 School Rd
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Essex High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
833 High School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-4301
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Franklin High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
310 Crescent Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Galileo Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Greensville County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
403 Harding St
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-2195
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Hopewell High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
400 S Mesa Dr
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6402
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
I.c. Norcom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1801 London Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5442
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
8815 Mary Ball Rd
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Lee High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
200 Generals Lane
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-0173
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Manor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2907
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Marion Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
848 Stage St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Martinsville High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
351 Commonwealth Blvd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5870
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Northampton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
16041 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Norview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
6501 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Nottoway High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
5267 Old Nottoway Rd
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5373
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Open High School
(Reading: ≥80%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Prince Edward County High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
35 Eagle Dr.
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2130
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Richmond Community High School
(Reading: ≥90%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Sussex Central High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
21394 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-6051
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Thomas Walker High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
126 Blue Gray Road
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4111
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Virginia High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
650 Long Crescent Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5858
Rank: #1 - 291. - 29.
Westmoreland High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
16762 Kings Highway
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8019
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 6-12
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Halifax County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
1 High School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4977
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
J.i. Burton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 8-12
109 11th St
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Northwood High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
305 Panther Ln
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751
Rank: #34 - 4034. - 40.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
8210 Lankford Highway
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Rank: #34 - 4034. - 40.
Council High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 8-12
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Virginia average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 52%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Virginia?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Virginia include Brunswick High School, Central High School and Charles City County High School.

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