For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 625 students in Bristol City, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Bristol City, VA is Virginia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol City, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Bristol City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Bristol City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Virginia High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Bristol City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Long Crescent Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5858
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5858
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Bristol City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1425 Eads St
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
350 Spring Hill Terrace
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
2045 Euclid Ave
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5740
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bristol City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bristol City, VA include Virginia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bristol City?
1 public high schools are located in Bristol City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol City?
Bristol City public high schools minority enrollment is 25% 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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