For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 557 students in Richlands, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Richlands, VA is Richlands High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richlands, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Richlands have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Richlands, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richlands 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Richlands, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richlands High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 Tornado Alley
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Richlands, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Richlands, VA include Richlands High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richlands?
1 public high schools are located in Richlands.
What is the racial composition of students in Richlands?
Richlands public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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