For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 530 students in Charles City, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Charles City, VA are Charles City County High School and Charles City County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charles City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Charles City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Charles City, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles City County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10039 Courthouse Rd
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9249
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9249
Grades: 7-12
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Charles City County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10049 Courthouse Rd
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9256
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9256
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Charles City, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10035 Courthouse Rd
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9252
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9252
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Charles City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Charles City, VA include Charles City County High School and Charles City County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Charles City?
2 public schools are located in Charles City.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles City?
Charles City public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Charles City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Charles City include: Charles City County High School vs. Charles City County Elementary School, Charles City County Elementary School vs. Charles City County High School
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