For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,784 students in Abingdon, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 249 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Abingdon, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Abingdon, VA are Abingdon High School, Watauga Elementary School and E.b. Stanley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abingdon, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Abingdon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Abingdon, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abingdon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
705 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3200
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 867 students
Rank: #22.
Watauga Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23181 Watauga Rd
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
E.b. Stanley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Stanley St
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3300
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
Greendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13092 Mcguffie Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #55.
Abingdon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19431 Woodland Hills Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
A. Linwood Holton Governor's School
Magnet School
One Partnership Circle, Southw
Abingdon, VA 24212
(276) 619-4326
Abingdon, VA 24212
(276) 619-4326
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Day Treatment Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
383 Baugh Lane
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 525-4361
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 525-4361
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
255 Stanley St
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3100
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Abingdon, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career & Technical Education Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
850 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Abingdon, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Abingdon, VA include Abingdon High School, Watauga Elementary School and E.b. Stanley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Abingdon?
8 public schools are located in Abingdon.
What percentage of students in Abingdon go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Abingdon are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Abingdon?
Abingdon public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Abingdon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Abingdon include: Abingdon Elementary School vs. Watauga Elementary School, Watauga Elementary School vs. Abingdon Elementary School, Greendale Elementary School vs. Watauga Elementary School
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