Top Rankings
Washington County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,737 students in Washington County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Washington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
16 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
6,737 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
578 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Washington County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 135 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
59%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
64 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
219 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
19%
# Black Students
83 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
1%
22%
# White Students
6,170 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
92%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
192 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
251
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
458
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
489
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
464
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
454
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
485
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
506
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
448
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
517
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
528
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
530
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
562
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
539
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
506
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,423 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,388 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,423
$15,473
Spending / Student
$12,388
$15,228
Best Washington County School District Public Schools (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.
Holston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21308 Monroe Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4000
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Wallace Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13077 Wallace Pike
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5400
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 86. - 8.
Damascus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32101 Government Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4100
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
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: #6 - 86. - 8.
John S. Battle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21264 Battle Hill Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5300
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 659 students
Rank: #99.
High Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14091 Sinking Creek Rd
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5600
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #1010.
Patrick Henry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31437 Hillman Hwy
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3700
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Glade Spring Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33474 Stage Coach Rd
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Rank: #1313.
Meadowview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14050 Glenbrook Ave
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-3900
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #1414.
Valley Institute Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Gate City Highway
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5500
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #1515.
Rhea Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31305 Rhea Valley Rd
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-4200
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 409 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington County School District?
Washington County School District manages 16 public schools serving 6,737 students.
What is the rank of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District is ranked #9 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County School District?
92% of Washington County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Washington County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,388 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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