For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,631 students in Rockingham County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Rockingham County, VA are Turner Ashby High School, East Rockingham High School and Spotswood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Rockingham County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Rockingham County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Broadway High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Rockingham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turner Ashby High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 N Main St
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2008
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #22.
East Rockingham High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Eagle Rock Road
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-7450
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 798 students
Rank: #33.
Spotswood High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
368 Blazer Drive
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3100
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 932 students
Rank: #44.
Broadway High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
269 Gobbler Dr
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-7081
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-7081
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Rockingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dayton Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
290 Mill St
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2033
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2033
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rockingham County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Rockingham County, VA include Turner Ashby High School, East Rockingham High School and Spotswood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rockingham County?
4 public high schools are located in Rockingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rockingham County include: East Rockingham High School vs. Spotswood High School, Turner Ashby High School vs. Spotswood High School, Spotswood High School vs. Turner Ashby High School
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