For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 937 students in Max Meadows, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Max Meadows, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Max Meadows, VA are Fort Chiswell Middle School, Max Meadows Elementary School and Fort Chiswell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Max Meadows, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Max Meadows have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Max Meadows, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 430 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Max Meadows, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Max Meadows, VA include Fort Chiswell Middle School, Max Meadows Elementary School and Fort Chiswell High School.
How many public schools are located in Max Meadows?
3 public schools are located in Max Meadows.
What percentage of students in Max Meadows go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Max Meadows are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Max Meadows?
Max Meadows public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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