For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,664 students in Accomack County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Accomack County, VA are Chincoteague High School, Nandua High School and Arcadia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Accomack County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Accomack County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Accomack County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nandua High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Accomack County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chincoteague High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Nandua High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4514
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4514
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8210 Lankford Highway
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Tangier Combined
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4375 School Lane
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Accomack County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Accomack County, VA include Chincoteague High School, Nandua High School and Arcadia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Accomack County?
4 public high schools are located in Accomack County.
What is the racial composition of students in Accomack County?
Accomack County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Accomack County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Accomack County include: Nandua High School vs. Arcadia High School, Chincoteague High School vs. Arcadia High School, Arcadia High School vs. Nandua High School
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