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Best Pittsylvania County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 6,586 students in Pittsylvania County, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 543 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Pittsylvania County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pittsylvania County, VA are Tunstall High School, Chatham High School and Dan River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsylvania County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Pittsylvania County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Pittsylvania County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tunstall High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Trojan Cir
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Chatham High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Cavalier Cir
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8305
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Dan River High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Dan River Wildcat Cir
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-7081
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
440 East Witt Rd
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-0006
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
John L. Hurt Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 Prospect Rd
Hurt, VA 24563
(434) 630-1812
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Union Hall Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Union Hall Cir
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 724-7010
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Gretna Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
302 Franklin Blvd South
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1808
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11650 Us Highway 29 North
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2169
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Dan River Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5875 Kentuck Rd.
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Kentuck Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Kentuck Elementary Cir
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-5944
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Tunstall Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1160 Tunstall High Rd.
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7086
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Gretna High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Gretna Hawk Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1313.
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
245 Chatham Elementary Lane
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-6461
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Mount Airy Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Mt Airy Elementary Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Gretna Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Coffey Street
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1804
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Pittsylvania Regional Alternative School/stem Academy
Alternative School
956 Woodlawn Academy Road
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8185
Rank: n/an/a
Pittsylvania Vocational-technical Center
Vocational School
11700 Us Highway 29
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-9416
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Alternative/pittslvania Co
Alternative School
956 Woodlawn Academy
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8185
Rank: n/an/a
Victory Academy/ready For Success
Alternative School
326 South Main Street
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2761

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pittsylvania County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pittsylvania County, VA include Tunstall High School, Chatham High School and Dan River High School.
How many public schools are located in Pittsylvania County?
19 public schools are located in Pittsylvania County.
What percentage of students in Pittsylvania County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Pittsylvania County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsylvania County?
Pittsylvania County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pittsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?

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