For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,027 students in Emporia City, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Emporia City, VA are Greensville County High School, Greensville Elementary School and Edward W. Wyatt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emporia City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Emporia City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Emporia City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greensville County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
403 Harding St
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-2195
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-2195
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Greensville Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Sussex Dr
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 336-0907
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 336-0907
Gr: PK-5 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Edward W. Wyatt Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Slagles Lake Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5159
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5159
Gr: 6-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Emporia City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
515 Belfield Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Gr: 5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Zion Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1314 Lowground Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Emporia City, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Emporia City, VA include Greensville County High School, Greensville Elementary School and Edward W. Wyatt Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Emporia City?
3 public schools are located in Emporia City.
What is the racial composition of students in Emporia City?
Emporia City public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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