For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,131 students in Ridgeway, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Ridgeway, VA is Magna Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgeway, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Ridgeway have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Ridgeway, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, 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 50% 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 Ridgeway, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Ridgeway, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 Ridgeway, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ridgeway, VA include Magna Vista High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ridgeway?
1 public high schools are located in Ridgeway.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeway?
Ridgeway public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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