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Top 100 lowest student–teacher ratio in Virginia (2025)

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index (US) for context; 100 schools shown.

  1. 1
    68
    Surry County HighDendron · Public HighStudents per teacher: 6.2
  2. 2
    60
    Charles City County HighCharles City · Public HighStudents per teacher: 6.3
  3. 3
    72
    Franklin Military AcademyRichmond · Public HighStudents per teacher: 6.4
  4. 4
    83
    Highland HighMonterey · Public HighStudents per teacher: 6.9
  5. 5
    87
    Banneker ElementaryMiddleburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 7.7
  6. 6
    69
    Shawsville MiddleShawsville · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 7.7
  7. 7
    57
    Huntington MiddleNewport News · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 7.9
  8. 8
    73
    Richmond Community HighRichmond · Public HighStudents per teacher: 8.1
  9. 9
    74
    Buford MiddleCharlottesville · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 8.2
  10. 10
    74
    Luther P. Jackson MiddleDendron · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 8.4
  11. 11
    75
    Rocky Mount ElementaryRocky Mount · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 8.5
  12. 12
    50
    Armstrong HighRichmond · Public HighStudents per teacher: 8.6
  13. 13
    72
    Chincoteague HighChincoteague · Public HighStudents per teacher: 8.7
  14. 14
    73
    Fancy Gap ElementaryFancy Gap · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 8.7
  15. 15
    92
    Little Run ElementaryFairfax · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 8.8
  16. 16
    71
    Northwood MiddleSaltville · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 8.8
  17. 17
    68
    William Campbell HighNaruna · Public HighStudents per teacher: 8.9
  18. 18
    69
    Northwood HighSaltville · Public HighStudents per teacher: 8.9
  19. 19
    72
    Bayside 6th Grade CampusVirginia Beach · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 8.9
  20. 20
    69
    Virginia MiddleBristol · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.0
  21. 21
    69
    Walker Upper ElementaryCharlottesville · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.0
  22. 22
    38
    Thomas H. Henderson MiddleRichmond · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.0
  23. 23
    86
    Salem HighSalem · Public HighStudents per teacher: 9.1
  24. 24
    90
    Stone MiddleCentreville · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.2
  25. 25
    74
    Fries ElementaryFries · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.2
  26. 26
    65
    Sydnor Jennings ElementaryNathalie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.2
  27. 27
    51
    Sully ElementarySterling · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.2
  28. 28
    76
    John F. Kennedy MiddleSuffolk · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.2
  29. 29
    91
    Marshall MiddleMarshall · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.3
  30. 30
    73
    Pennington MiddlePennington Gap · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.3
  31. 31
    60
    Guilford ElementarySterling · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.3
  32. 32
    87
    Bacon District ElementarySaxe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.4
  33. 33
    91
    Hamilton ElementaryHamilton · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.4
  34. 34
    66
    William M. Bass ElementaryLynchburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.4
  35. 35
    70
    Mount Airy ElementaryGretna · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.4
  36. 36
    70
    Garden City ElementaryRoanoke · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.4
  37. 37
    74
    Richlands HighRichlands · Public HighStudents per teacher: 9.4
  38. 38
    70
    J.A. Chalkley ElementaryChesterfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.5
  39. 39
    76
    Sontag ElementaryRocky Mount · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.5
  40. 40
    60
    Sugarland ElementarySterling · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.5
  41. 41
    55
    Dearington Elementary/InnovationLynchburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.5
  42. 42
    70
    Open HighRichmond · Public HighStudents per teacher: 9.5
  43. 43
    70
    Sussex Central MiddleSussex · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.5
  44. 44
    78
    Barrett ElementaryArlington · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.6
  45. 45
    68
    Dinwiddie County HighDinwiddie · Public HighStudents per teacher: 9.6
  46. 46
    77
    George P. Phenix ElementaryHampton · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.6
  47. 47
    45
    Richmond High School for the ArtsRichmond · Public HighStudents per teacher: 9.6
  48. 48
    69
    Park View HighSterling · Public HighStudents per teacher: 9.7
  49. 49
    58
    Hurt Park ElementaryRoanoke · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.7
  50. 50
    79
    Mason's Cove ElementarySalem · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.7
  51. 51
    92
    Community Lab SchoolCharlottesville · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 9.8
  52. 52
    78
    Randolph ElementaryArlington · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.8
  53. 53
    59
    Craigsville ElementaryCraigsville · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.8
  54. 54
    63
    Sterling ElementarySterling · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.8
  55. 55
    67
    Forest Grove ElementarySterling · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.8
  56. 56
    76
    Rye Cove IntermediateClinchport · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.9
  57. 57
    68
    Atkins ElementaryAtkins · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.9
  58. 58
    78
    Glade Spring MiddleGlade Spring · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.9
  59. 59
    79
    Brookville MiddleLynchburg · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.0
  60. 60
    71
    Ridgeview HighClintwood · Public HighStudents per teacher: 10.0
  61. 61
    73
    St. Charles ElementarySt Charles · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.0
  62. 62
    68
    Achievable Dream Middle/HighNewport News · Public HighStudents per teacher: 10.0
  63. 63
    75
    Lynnhaven MiddleVirginia Beach · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.0
  64. 64
    78
    Valley Institute ElementaryBristol · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.0
  65. 65
    74
    Herndon MiddleHerndon · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.1
  66. 66
    85
    North Springfield ElementarySpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.1
  67. 67
    77
    Dungannon ElementaryDungannon · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.1
  68. 68
    75
    Twin Springs HighNickelsville · Public HighStudents per teacher: 10.1
  69. 69
    78
    Dr. Charles R. Drew ElementaryArlington · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.2
  70. 70
    93
    Armstrong ElementaryReston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.2
  71. 71
    79
    Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/MiddlePearisburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.2
  72. 72
    60
    Edward W. Wyatt MiddleEmporia · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.2
  73. 73
    78
    Leesburg ElementaryLeesburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.2
  74. 74
    71
    Eastern Montgomery HighElliston · Public HighStudents per teacher: 10.2
  75. 75
    33
    Thomas C. Boushall MiddleRichmond · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.2
  76. 76
    54
    John Marshall HighRichmond · Public HighStudents per teacher: 10.2
  77. 77
    78
    Gate City MiddleGate City · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.2
  78. 78
    81
    John Yeates MiddleSuffolk · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.2
  79. 79
    35
    Diamond Springs ElementaryVirginia Beach · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.2
  80. 80
    82
    Leslie H. Walton MiddleCharlottesville · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.3
  81. 81
    84
    Campbell ElementaryArlington · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.3
  82. 82
    68
    Craig County HighNew Castle · Public HighStudents per teacher: 10.3
  83. 83
    74
    Callaway ElementaryCallaway · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.3
  84. 84
    63
    Sterling MiddleSterling · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.3
  85. 85
    75
    Meadowland ElementarySterling · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.3
  86. 86
    75
    Chatham ElementaryChatham · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.3
  87. 87
    68
    Fishburn Park ElementaryRoanoke · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.3
  88. 88
    90
    South Salem ElementarySalem · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.3
  89. 89
    71
    Bayside MiddleVirginia Beach · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.3
  90. 90
    76
    Speedwell ElementarySpeedwell · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.3
  91. 91
    77
    Rustburg MiddleRustburg · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.4
  92. 92
    68
    Oscar Smith MiddleChesapeake · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.4
  93. 93
    71
    Galileo Magnet HighDanville · Public HighStudents per teacher: 10.4
  94. 94
    71
    Mount Vernon HighAlexandria · Public HighStudents per teacher: 10.4
  95. 95
    71
    Franklin County HighRocky Mount · Public HighStudents per teacher: 10.4
  96. 96
    66
    Rolling Ridge ElementarySterling · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.4
  97. 97
    56
    Lake TaylorNorfolk · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.4
  98. 98
    73
    Gretna MiddleGretna · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.4
  99. 99
    26
    Martin Luther King Jr. MiddleRichmond · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.4
  100. 100
    78
    Damascus MiddleDamascus · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.4

Surry County High in Dendron leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Virginia with Students per teacher 6.2. Of the 100 schools shown, 99 are public, 1 are charter.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best ratio school in Virginia?

Surry County High in Dendron ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Virginia with Students per teacher 6.2 (Enrollment: 198).

How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Virginia ranked?

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.