For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 212 students in Highland County, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Highland County, VA are Highland High School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Highland County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Highland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
244 Myers/moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
252 Myers/moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6360
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6360
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Highland County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Highland County, VA include Highland High School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Highland County?
2 public schools are located in Highland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland County?
Highland County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).