For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,804 students in Abingdon, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 249 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Abingdon, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%). Abingdon has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
The top ranked public schools in Abingdon, VA are Abingdon High School, Watauga Elementary School and Greendale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abingdon, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Abingdon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Abingdon, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abingdon High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
705 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3200
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: #22.
Watauga Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23181 Watauga Rd
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Greendale Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13092 Mcguffie Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
E.b. Stanley Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Stanley St
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3300
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #55.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19431 Woodland Hills Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
A. Linwood Holton Governor's School
Magnet School
One Partnership Circle, Southw
Abingdon, VA 24212
(276) 619-4326
Abingdon, VA 24212
(276) 619-4326
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Day Treatment Program
Special Education School
383 Baugh Lane
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 525-4361
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 525-4361
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
255 Stanley St
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3100
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Abingdon, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career & Technical Education Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
850 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Abingdon, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Abingdon, VA include Abingdon High School, Watauga Elementary School and Greendale Elementary School. Abingdon has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public schools are located in Abingdon?
8 public schools are located in Abingdon.
What percentage of students in Abingdon go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Abingdon are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Abingdon?
Abingdon public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Abingdon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Abingdon include: Abingdon Elementary School vs. Watauga Elementary School, Watauga Elementary School vs. Abingdon Elementary School, Greendale Elementary School vs. Abingdon Elementary School
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