For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,515 students in Ringgold, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Ringgold, VA are Dan River High School, Dan River Middle School and Kentuck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ringgold, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Ringgold have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ringgold, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dan River High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Dan River Wildcat Cir
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-7081
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-7081
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Dan River Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5875 Kentuck Rd.
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-6027
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Kentuck Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Kentuck Elementary Cir
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-5944
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-5944
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ringgold, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Ringgold, VA include Dan River High School, Dan River Middle School and Kentuck Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ringgold?
3 public schools are located in Ringgold.
What is the racial composition of students in Ringgold?
Ringgold public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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