Martinsville City School District

746 Indian Trail
Martinsville, VA 24112-5548
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Martinsville City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,807 students in Martinsville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Martinsville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
1,807 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Martinsville City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#122 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
62%
68%
(20-21)
53%
69%
(20-21)
29%
59%
(22-23)
82%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
15%
19%
% Black
60%
22%
% White
18%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,259 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,393 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,259
$15,502
Spending / Student
$15,393
$15,257

Best Martinsville City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martinsville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
351 Commonwealth Blvd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5870
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Martinsville Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Brown St.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5886
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Patrick Henry Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 Church Street Ext.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5812
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Albert Harris Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Smith Road
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5838
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Ainsley Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5800
Grades: PK
| 114 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Martinsville City School District?
Martinsville City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,807 students.
What is the rank of Martinsville City School District?
Martinsville City School District is ranked #123 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Martinsville City School District?
60% of Martinsville City School District students are Black, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Martinsville City School District?
Martinsville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Martinsville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,393 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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