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 (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 583
1,360
Avg. Improved Rank: 871
Most Improved ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Virginia (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Eastern Montgomery High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1360
(from 1,693 to 333)
(from 1,693 to 333)
Grades: 9-12
4695 Crozier Rd
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Rank: #22.
Grayson County High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1289
(from 1,534 to 245)
(from 1,534 to 245)
Grades: 9-12
110 Blue Devil Drive
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2131
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2131
Rank: #33.
Honaker High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1141
(from 1,429 to 288)
(from 1,429 to 288)
Grades: 8-12
1795 Thompson Creek Rd.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6363
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6363
Rank: #44.
Community Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1102
(from 1,299 to 197)
(from 1,299 to 197)
Grades: 6-12
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Rank: #55.
Caroline High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1073
(from 1,499 to 426)
(from 1,499 to 426)
Grades: 9-12
19155 Rodgers Clark Blvd
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-9886
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-9886
Rank: #66.
Westmoreland High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1053
(from 1,326 to 273)
(from 1,326 to 273)
Grades: 9-12
16762 Kings Highway
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8019
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8019
Rank: #77.
Appomattox County High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1033
(from 1,084 to 51)
(from 1,084 to 51)
Grades: 9-12
198 Evergreen Avenue
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7146
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7146
Rank: #88.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1020
(from 1,525 to 505)
(from 1,525 to 505)
Grades: 6-12
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Rank: #99.
Charlottesville High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1018
(from 1,432 to 414)
(from 1,432 to 414)
Grades: 9-12
1400 Melbourne Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Rank: #1010.
Eastern View High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1001
(from 1,182 to 181)
(from 1,182 to 181)
Grades: 9-12
16332 Cyclone Way
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0621
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0621
Rank: #1111.
Bath County High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +981
(from 1,763 to 782)
(from 1,763 to 782)
Grades: 8-12
464 Charger Lane
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-2431
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-2431
Rank: #1212.
Hampton High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +973
(from 1,618 to 645)
(from 1,618 to 645)
Grades: 9-12
1491 W Queen St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Rank: #1313.
Christiansburg High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +950
(from 1,305 to 355)
(from 1,305 to 355)
Grades: 9-12
100 Independence Blvd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5178
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5178
Rank: #1414.
Chincoteague High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +943
(from 1,231 to 288)
(from 1,231 to 288)
Grades: 6-12
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Rank: #1515.
William Fleming High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +927
(from 1,772 to 845)
(from 1,772 to 845)
Grades: 9-12
3649 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2781
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2781
Rank: #1616.
Franklin High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +896
(from 1,510 to 614)
(from 1,510 to 614)
Grades: 8-12
310 Crescent Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Surry County High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +854
(from 1,084 to 230)
(from 1,084 to 230)
Grades: 9-12
1675 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Martinsville High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +854
(from 1,184 to 330)
(from 1,184 to 330)
Grades: 9-12
351 Commonwealth Blvd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5870
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5870
Rank: #1919.
Sussex Central High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +823
(from 1,474 to 651)
(from 1,474 to 651)
Grades: 9-12
21394 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-6051
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-6051
Rank: #2020.
Culpeper County High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +816
(from 1,081 to 265)
(from 1,081 to 265)
Grades: 9-12
14240 Achievement Drive
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-8310
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-8310
Rank: #2121.
York River Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +801
(from 1,804 to 1,003)
(from 1,804 to 1,003)
Grades: 9-12
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Rank: #2222.
Castlewood High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +773
(from 1,261 to 488)
(from 1,261 to 488)
Grades: 8-12
304 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Rank: #2323.
Warhill High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +740
(from 901 to 161)
(from 901 to 161)
Grades: 9-12
4615 Opportunity Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-4615
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-4615
Rank: #2424.
Hopewell High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +734
(from 1,469 to 735)
(from 1,469 to 735)
Grades: 9-12
400 S Mesa Dr
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6402
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6402
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Colonial Beach High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +732
(from 1,214 to 482)
(from 1,214 to 482)
Grades: 8-12
100 First St.
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +732
(from 1,844 to 1,112)
(from 1,844 to 1,112)
Grades: 6-12
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Rank: #2727.
Thomas Walker High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +709
(from 1,338 to 629)
(from 1,338 to 629)
Grades: 8-12
126 Blue Gray Road
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4111
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4111
Rank: #2828.
Blacksburg High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +687
(from 1,002 to 315)
(from 1,002 to 315)
Grades: 9-12
3401 Bruin Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5706
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5706
Rank: #2929.
Bethel High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +682
(from 1,251 to 569)
(from 1,251 to 569)
Grades: 9-12
1067 Big Bethel Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Rank: #3030.
Gloucester High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +661
(from 887 to 226)
(from 887 to 226)
Grades: 9-12
6680 Short Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Rank: #3131.
Auburn High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +653
(from 991 to 338)
(from 991 to 338)
Grades: 9-12
1650 Auburn School Dr
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5160
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5160
Rank: #3232.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +651
(from 1,590 to 939)
(from 1,590 to 939)
Grades: 6-12
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Rank: #3333.
Abingdon High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +615
(from 686 to 71)
(from 686 to 71)
Grades: 9-12
705 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3200
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3200
Rank: #3434.
Monacan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +610
(from 1,139 to 529)
(from 1,139 to 529)
Grades: 9-12
11501 Smoketree Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Rank: #3535.
J.i. Burton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +583
(from 732 to 149)
(from 732 to 149)
Grades: 8-12
109 11th St
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
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