For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,161 students in Richlands, VA (there are , serving 32 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Richlands, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Richlands, VA are Richlands Elementary School and Richlands High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richlands, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Richlands have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Richlands, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richlands Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 East Front Street
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Richlands High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 Tornado Alley
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richlands, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Richlands, VA include Richlands Elementary School and Richlands High School.
How many public schools are located in Richlands?
2 public schools are located in Richlands.
What percentage of students in Richlands go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Richlands are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richlands?
Richlands public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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