For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,273 students in Bristol, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Bristol, VA are John S. Battle High School and Virginia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Bristol have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Bristol, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John S. Battle High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bristol, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John S. Battle High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21264 Battle Hill Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5300
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Virginia High School
(Math: 60-64% | 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, Virginia 九游体育s (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, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bristol, VA include John S. Battle High School and Virginia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bristol?
2 public high schools are located in Bristol.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol?
Bristol public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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