Top Rankings
Wise 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,913 students in Wise 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 Wise County School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
5,913 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
473 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Wise 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 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 135 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
59%
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
19%
# Black Students
154 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
3%
22%
# White Students
5,441 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
92%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
157 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
374
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
430
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
450
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
494
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
418
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
410
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
395
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
399
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
458
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
420
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
428
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
461
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
384
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
392
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,198 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,237 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,198
$15,473
Spending / Student
$11,237
$15,228
Best Wise County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3200 Deacon Drive
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5941
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5941
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5000 Warrior Drive
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Grades: 9-12
| 674 students
Rank: #33.
J.w. Adams Combined
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10824 Orby Cantrell Hwy
Pound, VA 24279
(276) 796-5419
Pound, VA 24279
(276) 796-5419
Grades: PK-8
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Coeburn Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
332 School House Hill Dr.
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-6100
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-6100
Grades: PK-4
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
L.f. Addington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
324 School St
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8821
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8821
Grades: 5-8
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Coeburn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Centre Ave Ne
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-2135
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-2135
Grades: 5-8
| 307 students
Rank: #77.
Union Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Grades: PK-4
| 861 students
Rank: #88.
Wise Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 Railroad Ave Se
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8019
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8019
Grades: PK-4
| 607 students
Rank: #99.
Eastside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
314 School House Hill Dr
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-3389
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-3389
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #1010.
Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 Powell Valley Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #1111.
Union Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3137 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Grades: 5-8
| 583 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wise Co. Alternative Ed. Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
515 Hurricane Rd., Building B
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8612
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8612
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wise County Career-technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
621 Lake St Ne
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-6113
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-6113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wise County School District?
Wise County School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,913 students.
What is the rank of Wise County School District?
Wise County School District is ranked #8 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 Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wise County School District?
92% of Wise County School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wise County School District?
Wise County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Wise County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,237 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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