Radford Public Schools Ranked Among Top in Virginia

Niche.com ranked Radford's public schools among the top 20 school systems in Virginia for 2026, recognizing the quality of education in the small city school district.

Niche.com, a widely-cited education research platform, ranked Radford City Public Schools among the top 20 public school systems in Virginia for 2026.

The ranking considers factors including academics, teachers, diversity, college readiness, and health and safety. The recognition is a point of pride for the four-school district, which includes McHarg Elementary, Belle Heth Elementary, Dalton Intermediate, and Radford High School.

The ranking comes amid broader discussions about school funding as the city navigates its fiscal distress designation.