Top Rankings
Smyth County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,981 students in Smyth County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Smyth County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
3,981 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
353 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Smyth County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
59%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
122 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
19%
# Black Students
77 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
2%
22%
# White Students
3,711 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
93%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
149
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
280
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
277
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
288
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
264
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
276
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
288
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
309
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
284
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
295
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
328
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
356
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
299
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
288
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,696 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,249 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,696
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,249
$15,228
Best Smyth County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chilhowie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1160 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
848 Stage St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #33.
Northwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Panther Ln
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Chilhowie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1162 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Saltville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1013 E Main St
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-4751
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-4751
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #66.
Northwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
156 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #77.
Marion Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
134 Wilden St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #88.
Rich Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
196 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3314
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3314
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Rank: #99.
Marion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Star Mountain Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1010.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
242 Teas Rd
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #1111.
Atkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5903 Lee Hwy
Atkins, VA 24311
(276) 783-3366
Atkins, VA 24311
(276) 783-3366
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #1212.
Chilhowie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1313.
Oak Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Oak Point Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
Smyth County Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
147 Fox Valley Rd
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smyth County School District?
Smyth County School District manages 14 public schools serving 3,981 students.
What is the rank of Smyth County School District?
Smyth County School District is ranked #85 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smyth County School District?
93% of Smyth County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smyth County School District?
Smyth County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Smyth County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,249 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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