Research finds that Virginia is among the states that are performing best in educating students in math and science.

According to PublicSchoolReview.com, which provides robust data analysis of public schools across the country, high schools in Virginia achieve an average science proficiency of 59% (2025-26). This figure significantly exceeds the national science proficiency average of 43%.

Public School Review also found that public high schools in Virginia achieve an average math proficiency of 68% (2025-26). Meanwhile, the national average math proficiency is 41% (2025-26).

The commonwealth has established a number of lab schools designed to stimulate the development of innovative education programs for Virginia students from preschool through grade 12. In partnership with loc

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