Serving 215 students in grades 7-12, Charles City County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles City County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Charles City County High School's student population of 215 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Charles City County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles City County High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
57%
22%
White
22%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles City County High School's ranking?
Charles City County High School is ranked #1232 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Charles City County High School often compared to?
Charles City County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles City County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles City County High School?
The graduation rate of Charles City County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Charles City County High School?
215 students attend Charles City County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Charles City County High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles City County High School?
Charles City County High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles City County High School offer ?
Charles City County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charles City County High School part of?
Charles City County High School is part of Charles City County School District.
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