For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 932 students in Penn Laird, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Penn Laird, VA is Spotswood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penn Laird, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Penn Laird have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Penn Laird, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spotswood High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Penn Laird, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spotswood High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
368 Blazer Drive
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3100
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 932 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Penn Laird, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Penn Laird, VA include Spotswood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Penn Laird?
1 public high schools are located in Penn Laird.
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Laird?
Penn Laird public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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