For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 886 students in Rural Retreat, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Rural Retreat, VA are Rural Retreat Elementary School, Rural Retreat High School and Rural Retreat Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rural Retreat, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Rural Retreat have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rural Retreat, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rural Retreat Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Martha Debord Way
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4125
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4125
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Rural Retreat High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
321 E Buck St
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4143
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4143
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Rural Retreat Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 E. Buck Ave.
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-5200
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rural Retreat, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rural Retreat, VA include Rural Retreat Elementary School, Rural Retreat High School and Rural Retreat Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rural Retreat?
3 public schools are located in Rural Retreat.
What is the racial composition of students in Rural Retreat?
Rural Retreat public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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