For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 720 students in Westmoreland County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Westmoreland County, VA are Westmoreland High School and Colonial Beach High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmoreland County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Westmoreland County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westmoreland High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Westmoreland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westmoreland High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16762 Kings Highway
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8019
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8019
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Colonial Beach High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 First St.
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Gr: 8-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Westmoreland County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Westmoreland County, VA include Westmoreland High School and Colonial Beach High School.
How many public high schools are located in Westmoreland County?
2 public high schools are located in Westmoreland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Westmoreland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Westmoreland County include: Westmoreland High School vs. Colonial Beach High School, Colonial Beach High School vs. Westmoreland High School
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