For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,595 students in Pittsylvania County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsylvania County, VA are Tunstall High School, Chatham High School and Dan River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsylvania County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Pittsylvania County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Pittsylvania County, 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 Tunstall High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Pittsylvania County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tunstall High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Trojan Cir
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Chatham High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Cavalier Cir
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8305
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8305
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Dan River High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Dan River Wildcat Cir
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-7081
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-7081
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Gretna High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Gretna Hawk Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1800
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Pittsylvania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Blairs Middle Sch Cir
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-2540
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-2540
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Chatham Diversion Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1541 Concord Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Green Rock Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
475 Green Rock Ln
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pittsylvania County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsylvania County, VA include Tunstall High School, Chatham High School and Dan River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pittsylvania County?
4 public high schools are located in Pittsylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsylvania County?
Pittsylvania County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Pittsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pittsylvania County include: Gretna High School vs. Chatham High School, Tunstall High School vs. Chatham High School, Dan River High School vs. Chatham High School
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