For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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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