For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,171 students in Petersburg City, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Petersburg City, VA is Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Petersburg City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Petersburg City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Petersburg High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Petersburg City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Johnson Road
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7096
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7096
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
West Washington St Extended, B
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Va Training Center
Special Education School
Bldg 120, Warehouse West Wash
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Petersburg City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Petersburg City, VA include Petersburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Petersburg City?
3 public high schools are located in Petersburg City.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg City?
Petersburg City public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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