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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public High Schools in Virginia (2026)

The most improved public high schools in Virginia are Eastern Montgomery High School, Grayson County High School and Honaker High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 583 1,360 Avg. Improved Rank: 871

Most Improved Public High Schools in Virginia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Eastern Montgomery High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1360
(from 1,693 to 333)
Grades: 9-12
4695 Crozier Rd
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Rank: #22.
Grayson County High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1289
(from 1,534 to 245)
Grades: 9-12
110 Blue Devil Drive
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2131
Rank: #33.
Honaker High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1141
(from 1,429 to 288)
Grades: 8-12
1795 Thompson Creek Rd.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6363
Rank: #44.
Community Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1102
(from 1,299 to 197)
Grades: 6-12
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Rank: #55.
Caroline High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1073
(from 1,499 to 426)
Grades: 9-12
19155 Rodgers Clark Blvd
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-9886
Rank: #66.
Westmoreland High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1053
(from 1,326 to 273)
Grades: 9-12
16762 Kings Highway
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8019
Rank: #77.
Appomattox County High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +1033
(from 1,084 to 51)
Grades: 9-12
198 Evergreen Avenue
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7146
Rank: #88.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1020
(from 1,525 to 505)
Grades: 6-12
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Rank: #99.
Charlottesville High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1018
(from 1,432 to 414)
Grades: 9-12
1400 Melbourne Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Rank: #1010.
Eastern View High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1001
(from 1,182 to 181)
Grades: 9-12
16332 Cyclone Way
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0621
Rank: #1111.
Bath County High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +981
(from 1,763 to 782)
Grades: 8-12
464 Charger Lane
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-2431
Rank: #1212.
Hampton High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +973
(from 1,618 to 645)
Grades: 9-12
1491 W Queen St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Rank: #1313.
Christiansburg High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +950
(from 1,305 to 355)
Grades: 9-12
100 Independence Blvd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5178
Rank: #1414.
Chincoteague High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +943
(from 1,231 to 288)
Grades: 6-12
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Rank: #1515.
William Fleming High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +927
(from 1,772 to 845)
Grades: 9-12
3649 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2781
Rank: #1616.
Franklin High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +896
(from 1,510 to 614)
Grades: 7-12
310 Crescent Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Surry County High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +854
(from 1,084 to 230)
Grades: 9-12
1675 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Martinsville High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +854
(from 1,184 to 330)
Grades: 9-12
351 Commonwealth Blvd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5870
Rank: #1919.
Sussex Central High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +823
(from 1,474 to 651)
Grades: 9-12
21394 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-6051
Rank: #2020.
Culpeper County High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +816
(from 1,081 to 265)
Grades: 9-12
14240 Achievement Drive
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-8310
Rank: #2121.
York River Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +801
(from 1,804 to 1,003)
Grades: 9-12
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Rank: #2222.
Castlewood High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +773
(from 1,261 to 488)
Grades: 8-12
304 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Rank: #2323.
Warhill High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +740
(from 901 to 161)
Grades: 9-12
4615 Opportunity Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-4615
Rank: #2424.
Hopewell High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +734
(from 1,469 to 735)
Grades: 9-12
400 S Mesa Dr
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6402
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Colonial Beach High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +732
(from 1,214 to 482)
Grades: 8-12
100 First St.
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Richmond Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +732
(from 1,844 to 1,112)
Grades: 6-12
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Rank: #2727.
Thomas Walker High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +709
(from 1,338 to 629)
Grades: 8-12
126 Blue Gray Road
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4111
Rank: #2828.
Blacksburg High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +687
(from 1,002 to 315)
Grades: 9-12
3401 Bruin Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5706
Rank: #2929.
Bethel High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +682
(from 1,251 to 569)
Grades: 9-12
1067 Big Bethel Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Rank: #3030.
Gloucester High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +661
(from 887 to 226)
Grades: 9-12
6680 Short Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Rank: #3131.
Auburn High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +653
(from 991 to 338)
Grades: 9-12
1650 Auburn School Dr
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5160
Rank: #3232.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +651
(from 1,590 to 939)
Grades: 6-12
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Rank: #3333.
Abingdon High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +615
(from 686 to 71)
Grades: 9-12
705 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3200
Rank: #3434.
Monacan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +610
(from 1,139 to 529)
Grades: 9-12
11501 Smoketree Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Rank: #3535.
J.i. Burton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +583
(from 732 to 149)
Grades: 8-12
109 11th St
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
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