For the 2025 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 Colonial Beach High School and Westmoreland 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 33% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Westmoreland County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westmoreland High School, with 90-94% 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Westmoreland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonial Beach High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 First St.
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Grades: 8-12
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Westmoreland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16762 Kings Highway
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8019
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8019
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Westmoreland County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
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 Colonial Beach High School and Westmoreland 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 55% (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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