George Wythe High School
Tel:
(276)228-3157
- George Wythe High School serves 453 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- George Wythe High School's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 453 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Wythe High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Wythe High School is 0.33, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #343 out of 1,796 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 72% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 13% | 23% |
| White | 81% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | n/a |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wythe Co Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Wythe High School is Fort Chiswell High School (9.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Scott Memorial Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Spiller Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wytheville Regional Alternative/wythe Co Alternative School
0.1 miles
C/o Wythe Co Public Schls, 157
Wytheville, VA 24382
(540)228-5411 0.1 n/a n/a - Speedwell Wythe County Technical Center Vocational School
0.1 miles
1505 W Spiller St
Speedwell, VA 24374
(276)228-5481 0.1 n/a n/a - Wytheville Spiller Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 701 students
1.1 miles
330 Tazewell St
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276)228-3561 1.1 PK-5 701 - Wytheville Sheffey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 244 students
1.5 miles
621 Piney Mt. Rd
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276)699-1771 1.5 PK-5 244 - Wytheville Scott Memorial Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 328 students
1.7 miles
950 S. Seventh St.
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276)228-2851 1.7 6-8 328
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