For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,271 students in Henry County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Henry County, VA are Bassett High School and Magna Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Henry County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Magna Vista High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Henry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bassett High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Riverside Dr
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-1731
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-1731
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Rank: #22.
Magna Vista High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Magna Vista School Rd
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 Primary School Rd
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-8932
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-8932
Grades: PK-2
| 347 students
645 Miles Road
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Po Box 68
Fieldale, VA 24089
(276) 673-6571
Fieldale, VA 24089
(276) 673-6571
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Henry Co/martinsville Regional Pgm (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3300 Kings Mountain Rd
Collinsville, VA 24078
(540) 634-4710
Collinsville, VA 24078
(540) 634-4710
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6871 Irisburg Rd
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-2183
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-2183
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Patrick Henry Correctional Unit #28 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
18155 A L Philpott Hwy
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(540) 957-3183
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(540) 957-3183
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Henry County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Henry County, VA include Bassett High School and Magna Vista High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henry County?
2 public high schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henry County include: Bassett High School vs. Magna Vista High School, Magna Vista High School vs. Bassett High School
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