For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,050 students in Smyth County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 299 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Smyth County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Smyth County, VA are Chilhowie High School, Marion Senior High School and Northwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyth County, VA public schools 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). Schools in Smyth County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Smyth County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chilhowie High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1160 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Senior High 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
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
Northwood High 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
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Chilhowie Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1160 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #55.
Saltville Elementary 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
| 200 students
Rank: #66.
Northwood Middle 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
| 164 students
Rank: #77.
Marion Middle 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
| 450 students
Rank: #88.
Rich Valley Elementary 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
| 124 students
Rank: #99.
Marion Elementary 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
| 324 students
Rank: #1010.
Sugar Grove Elementary 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
| 102 students
Rank: #1111.
Atkins Elementary 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
| 173 students
Rank: #1212.
Chilhowie Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1313.
Oak Point Elementary 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
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
Smyth Co. Career & Tech. Ctr.
Vocational School
147 Fox Valley Rd
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute
Special Education School
340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Smyth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marion Correctional Treatment Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
110 Wright St
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
848 Stage St
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 783-2459
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 783-2459
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smyth County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Smyth County, VA include Chilhowie High School, Marion Senior High School and Northwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Smyth County, VA?
15 public schools are located in Smyth County, VA.
What percentage of students in Smyth County, VA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Smyth County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smyth County, VA?
Smyth County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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