For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,270 students in Staunton City, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Staunton City, VA are Riverheads High School, Staunton High School and Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staunton City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Staunton City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Staunton City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverheads High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Staunton City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverheads High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19 Howardsville Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-1921
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-1921
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Staunton High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Gr: 9-12 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Gr: PK-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents
Special Education School
1355 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
1301 Richmond Avenue
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Staunton City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Staunton City, VA include Riverheads High School, Staunton High School and Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind.
How many public high schools are located in Staunton City?
5 public high schools are located in Staunton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Staunton City?
Staunton City public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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