For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,631 students in Rockingham County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rockingham County, VA are Broadway High School, East Rockingham High School and Turner Ashby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Rockingham County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Rockingham County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Rockingham 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rockingham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broadway High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
269 Gobbler Dr
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-7081
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-7081
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
East Rockingham High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Eagle Rock Road
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-7450
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Turner Ashby High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Main St
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2008
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Spotswood High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
368 Blazer Drive
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3100
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rockingham County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rockingham County, VA include Broadway High School, East Rockingham High School and Turner Ashby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rockingham County?
4 public high schools are located in Rockingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rockingham County include: East Rockingham High School vs. Spotswood High School, Turner Ashby High School vs. Spotswood High School, Spotswood High School vs. East Rockingham High School
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