For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 509 students in Bath County, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Bath County, VA are Millboro Elementary School, Bath County High School and Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bath County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Bath County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bath County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millboro Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 Church Street
Millboro, VA 24460
(540) 997-5452
Millboro, VA 24460
(540) 997-5452
Grades: PK-7
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Bath County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
464 Charger Lane
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-2431
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-2431
Grades: 8-12
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 Panther Drive
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-5395
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-5395
Grades: PK-7
| 185 students
Bath County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Falling Springs Circle
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 965-1815
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 965-1815
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bath County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Bath County, VA include Millboro Elementary School, Bath County High School and Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bath County?
3 public schools are located in Bath County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bath County?
Bath County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bath County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bath County include: Millboro Elementary School vs. Valley Elementary School, Valley Elementary School vs. Millboro Elementary School
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