Best Public High Schools in Buchanan, VA (2025-26)

Best Buchanan Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 461 students in Buchanan, VA.

The top ranked public high school in Buchanan, VA is James River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Buchanan, VA public high school have an score of 95% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and score of 87% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Buchanan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public high schools.

Buchanan, VA public high school have a of 95%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is James River High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Buchanan, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

James River High School

(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
:

10/

Top 5%

9906 Springwood Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-1121

Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Buchanan, VA?

The top ranked public high schools in Buchanan, VA include James River High School.

How many public high schools are located in Buchanan?

1 public high schools are located in Buchanan.

What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan?

Buchanan public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).