For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,499 students in Ringgold, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Ringgold, VA are Dan River High School, Dan River Middle School and Kentuck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ringgold, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Ringgold have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ringgold, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dan River High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Dan River Wildcat Cir
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-7081
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-7081
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Dan River Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5875 Kentuck Rd.
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-6027
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Kentuck Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Kentuck Elementary Cir
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-5944
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-5944
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ringgold, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ringgold, VA include Dan River High School, Dan River Middle School and Kentuck Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ringgold?
3 public schools are located in Ringgold.
What is the racial composition of students in Ringgold?
Ringgold public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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