For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,383 students in Powhatan County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Powhatan County, VA is Powhatan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powhatan County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Powhatan County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Powhatan County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Powhatan High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Powhatan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powhatan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
Powhatan County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4290 Anderson Hwy.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Grades: 6
| 337 students
Powhatan Voc. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Powhatan County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Powhatan County, VA include Powhatan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Powhatan County?
1 public high schools are located in Powhatan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Powhatan County?
Powhatan County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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