Best North Side Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 496 students in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in North Side is John Marshall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 81% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, 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 Marshall 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 89% 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 the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA include John Marshall High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond?
the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond public high schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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