For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,209 students in Wythe County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Wythe County, VA are Rural Retreat High School, George Wythe High School and Fort Chiswell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wythe County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Wythe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Wythe County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Chiswell High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wythe County (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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wythe County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wythe County, VA include Rural Retreat High School, George Wythe High School and Fort Chiswell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wythe County?
3 public high schools are located in Wythe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wythe County?
Wythe County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wythe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wythe County include: Fort Chiswell High School vs. George Wythe High School, Rural Retreat High School vs. George Wythe High School, George Wythe High School vs. Fort Chiswell High School
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