Best Radford City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,094 students in Radford City, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Radford City, VA is Radford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Radford City, VA public high schools 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 Radford City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Radford City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Radford City Virtual, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Radford City (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Radford High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3649
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Radford City Virtual
1612 Wadsworth Street
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3647
Gr: K-12 | 1,694 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Radford City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Radford City, VA include Radford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Radford City?
2 public high schools are located in Radford City.
What is the racial composition of students in Radford City?
Radford City public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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