For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,047 students in Wythe County, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 103 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wythe County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Wythe County, VA are Rural Retreat High School, George Wythe High School and Rural Retreat Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wythe County, VA public schools 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). Schools in Wythe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wythe County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rural Retreat High 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
| 321 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
George Wythe High 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
| 447 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rural Retreat Elementary 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
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Chiswell Middle 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
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Rural Retreat Middle 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
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
Scott Memorial Middle 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
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
Max Meadows Elementary 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
| 208 students
Rank: #88.
Spiller Elementary 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
| 588 students
Rank: #99.
Sheffey Elementary 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
| 251 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fort Chiswell High 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
| 458 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Speedwell Elementary 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
| 144 students
Rank: #1212.
Jackson Memorial Elementary 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: #1313.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Pleasant View Road
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 728-9247
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 728-9247
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Alternative/wythe Co
Alternative School
C/o Wythe Co Public Schls, 157
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-5411
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-5411
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wythe County Tech Center
Vocational School
1505 W Spiller St
Speedwell, VA 24374
(276) 228-5481
Speedwell, VA 24374
(276) 228-5481
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wythe County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Wythe County, VA include Rural Retreat High School, George Wythe High School and Rural Retreat Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wythe County, VA?
15 public schools are located in Wythe County, VA.
What percentage of students in Wythe County, VA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wythe County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wythe County, VA?
Wythe County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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