For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,355 students in Winchester City, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Winchester City, VA is John Handley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchester City, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Winchester City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Winchester City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John Handley High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Winchester City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Handley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Handley Blvd
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,355 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Winchester City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Winchester City, VA include John Handley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winchester City?
1 public high schools are located in Winchester City.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester City?
Winchester City public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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