2024 Best Places to Teach in Virginia

#1 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Arlington Public Schools

School District,

ARLINGTON, VA,

133 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Arlington Public Schools provided a space for students to feel apart of a diverse community with different backgrounds. I felt that my teachers were passionate about helping me reach academic goals....

Read 133 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $112,617,

#2 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Lexington City Public Schools

School District,

LEXINGTON, VA,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $62,757,

#3 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Falls Church City Public Schools

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School District,

FALLS CHURCH, VA,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My experience with Falls Church City Public Schools has been generally positive. The teachers are dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment, ensuring that students thrive academically.....

Read 17 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $111,373,

#4 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Bristol City Public Schools

School District,

BRISTOL, VA,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We have had a good experience with the schools. Our children have had very good teachers and lots of opportunities for sports, arts, and other extracurricular activities. I do think sometimes things...The system has a very "family" feel, with schools and staff supporting each other, and the School Board recognizing students and staff who have done positive things. There have been a lot of improvements in technology as well as things to make the schools safer. I appreciate the opportunity for students to do dual enrollment at no charge. I am sure there are other districts with more resources or course offerings, but Bristol has a good balance of size and opportunities..

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $53,576,

#5 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Charlottesville City Schools

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School District,

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA,

31 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says The food is poor, but the Fine Arts and sports are amazing. The academics and college readiness could be better..

Read 31 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $86,092,

#6 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Norton City Public Schools

School District,

NORTON, VA,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I absolutely love it. They have helped prepare and set my goal. So far I am on track and will have them done in know time. They are a very friendly school, that involves the community and supports....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $37,347,

#7 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Louisa County Public Schools

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School District,

MINERAL, VA,

35 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The school district is fairly small and all students attend one high school in the county. This really helps the students make friends with people in different parts of the county..

Read 35 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $70,365,

#8 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

York County School Division

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School District,

YORKTOWN, VA,

58 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says My school offers many opportunities for students to grow academically. There are many different kinds of after school clubs and activities provided to students. They may want to stay after for a....

Read 58 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $59,720,

#9 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Charlotte County Public Schools

School District,

CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE, VA,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The administration in Charlotte County Public Schools are beyond helpful. Being that graduation is very close they have gone out of their way to make sure us seniors are prepared. Since freshman year....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $51,587,

#10 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

School District,

WILLIAMSBURG, VA,

42 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have been a student in the Williamsburg James City County School system for almost 13 years. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in each of the schools I’ve attended. Most teachers want to see their....

Read 42 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $65,418,

#11 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

School District,

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA,

270 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My overall experience with Virginia Beach public schools is a good one in regards to the opportunities for more specialized instruction at the highschool level. The division has a several different....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $67,894,

#12 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Fairfax County Public Schools

School District,

FALLS CHURCH, VA,

686 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says My overall experience is fairly decent because of my friends and teachers. Although some teachers can be a bit difficult to understand, a good bit of them actually have immersive lesson plans that....

Read 686 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $85,656,

#13 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Wise County Public Schools

School District,

WISE, VA,

15 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Wise County Public Schools care about their students and make sure they are prepared for school and life afterward. I have had nothing but positive experiences with my school and could not be happier....

Read 15 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $50,425,

#14 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Highland County Public Schools

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School District,

MONTEREY, VA,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Highland County Public Schools offers small class sizes with a larger school availability for AP and College courses to Juniors and Seniors. The Teachers take the time to get to know your children....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $58,500,

#15 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools

School District,

HARRISONBURG, VA,

31 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says I very much enjoyed the diversity and many resources that are available. My issue is getting the right information and being able to participate in certain programs. I told my counselor early on that....

Read 31 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $64,320,

#16 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Hanover County Public Schools

School District,

ASHLAND, VA,

74 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have really enjoyed my time in Hanover Public Schools. The education I have received has been amazing. I came from a very small rural school system and the opportunities HCPS has provided me has....

Read 74 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $74,029,

#17 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Staunton City Public Schools

School District,

STAUNTON, VA,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The best part about Staunton city schools is it's access to a nice group of staff and some incredible teachers. If you take the right classes, there are a few stand-out teachers that SCS is....

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $62,133,

#18 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Lynchburg City Public Schools

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School District,

LYNCHBURG, VA,

39 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Great experience overall! There are a lot of great opportunities provided to students. I love how engaged they are with helping high school seniors succeed..

Read 39 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $51,370,

#19 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Colonial Heights City Public Schools

School District,

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA,

38 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says In my freshman year here, i’ve really enjoyed it. Great teachers and staff that are easy to get along with and express concerns or ask questions to. They encourage students to join clubs and sport....

Read 38 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $67,089,

#20 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Loudoun County Public Schools

Blue checkmark.

School District,

ASHBURN, VA,

314 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says I have grown up attending Loudoun Country Public Schools and have received a well-rounded education. Though it was not perfect, what school system is? I will say, with us being the richest county in....

Read 314 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $88,784,

#21 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

West Point Public Schools

School District,

WEST POINT, VA,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says I have attended West Point High School since the 8th grade and have had a lovely time with the academics. They provided me with many resources in terms of college and high school assistance. Most of the teachers are very easy to talk to and incredibly helpful when I need them to answer a question....The art, music, and theatre departments, I believe, are significantly underfunded for as many students as we have who are participating in each of them. The sports are probably the best in the area; most funding goes to the sports departments.Although I wish the school's more creative side were funded higher, the academics and sports are what I would consider top-tier..

Read 12 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $60,109,

#22 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Patrick County Public Schools

School District,

STUART, VA,

14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I am an alum of PCHS, moved to Florida, and when my son was 12, moved back to Patrick County. I’ve experience the school system in the state of Florida which was not terrible. However, when I moved....

Read 14 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $42,712,

#23 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Montgomery County Public Schools

School District,

CHRISTIANSBURG, VA,

26 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says The best part about such a small county is that you get to know those around you well, and are able to engage in a surprisingly abundant variety of extracurricular and club activities. Though the....

Read 26 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $59,208,

#24 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Albemarle County Public Schools

School District,

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA,

72 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our overarching policies have placed much less focus on academics and more focus students taking repeated national surveys (which cost our county THOUSANDS) and result in a document telling our....

Read 72 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $66,659,

#25 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

Henry County Public Schools

School District,

COLLINSVILLE, VA,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I love the teachers. They always help you in any way that they can. Henry county schools love the children in their schools and will do anything to help us succeed..

Read 12 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

Average Teacher Salary: $57,224,