Top Rankings
Wythe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,878 students in Wythe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Wythe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), 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
3,878 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
303 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Wythe County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 135 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
59%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
19%
# Black Students
124 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
3%
22%
# White Students
3,549 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
102 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
129
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
295
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
277
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
274
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
290
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
282
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
278
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
282
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
305
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
311
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
306
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
312
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
280
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,713 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,090 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,713
$15,473
Spending / Student
$12,090
$15,228
Best Wythe County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rural Retreat High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 E Buck St
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4143
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4143
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
George Wythe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Maroon Way
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3157
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3157
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rural Retreat Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Martha Debord Way
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4125
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4125
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Chiswell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Pioneer Trail
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-4400
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Rural Retreat Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 E. Buck Ave.
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-5200
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Rank: #66.
Scott Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 S. Seventh St.
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-2851
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-2851
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Rank: #77.
Max Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 School St
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3211
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3211
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #88.
Spiller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 Tazewell St
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3561
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3561
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #99.
Sheffey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
621 Piney Mt. Rd
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 699-1771
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 699-1771
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fort Chiswell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
#1 Pioneer Trail
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3437
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3437
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Speedwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6820 Cedar Springs Rd
Speedwell, VA 24374
(276) 621-4622
Speedwell, VA 24374
(276) 621-4622
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #1212.
Jackson Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4424 Fort Chiswell Road
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 699-0160
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 699-0160
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wythe County Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1505 W Spiller St
Speedwell, VA 24374
(276) 228-5481
Speedwell, VA 24374
(276) 228-5481
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wythe County School District?
Wythe County School District manages 13 public schools serving 3,878 students.
What is the rank of Wythe County School District?
Wythe County School District is ranked #15 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wythe County School District?
92% of Wythe 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 Wythe County School District?
Wythe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Wythe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,090 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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