For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 713 students in 24370, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 299 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 24370, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24370, VA are Northwood High School, Saltville Elementary School and Northwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24370 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24370, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24370, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Panther Ln
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Saltville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1013 E Main St
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-4751
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-4751
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
156 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #44.
Rich Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
196 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3314
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3314
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24370, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24370, VA include Northwood High School, Saltville Elementary School and Northwood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 24370?
4 public schools are located in 24370.
What percentage of students in 24370 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 24370 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24370?
24370 public schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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