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Best Richmond Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 11,300 students in Richmond, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Richmond, VA are Richmond Community High School, Open High School and Thomas Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Richmond, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monacan High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Richmond, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Community High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Open High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4100 W Grace St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Gr: 6-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Monacan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11501 Smoketree Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Richmond Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Henrico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Azalea Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Meadowbrook High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Cogbill Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3675
Gr: 9-12 | 1,953 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Huguenot High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7945 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-7967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Armstrong High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Richmond High School For The Arts
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4314 Crutchfield St
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Amelia Street Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 Amelia St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Henrico Virtual Academy
3820 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 305-9263
Gr: K-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Career Education And Employment Charter School
Charter School
4314 Crutchfield Street
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Hospital Ep.
Special Education School
1000 E Marshall St, Vmi Bdlg
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-0426
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Virtual Academy
301 N. 9th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 310-0066
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Virginia Treatment Center
Special Education School
515 N 10th Street
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-2676
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Richmond, VA include Richmond Community High School, Open High School and Thomas Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richmond?
18 public high schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?

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