For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,517 students in Ridgeway, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Ridgeway, VA are Magna Vista High School and Drewry Mason Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgeway, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Ridgeway have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs 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
Rank: #22.
Drewry Mason Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 Drewry Mason Drive
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Ridgeway, Virginia 51±¬ÁÏs (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 schools in Ridgeway, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Ridgeway, VA include Magna Vista High School and Drewry Mason Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgeway?
2 public schools are located in Ridgeway.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeway?
Ridgeway public schools minority enrollment is 48% 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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