Top Rankings
Smyth Co PBLC Schs 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 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,050 students in Smyth Co PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Smyth Co PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
4,050 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
339 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Smyth Co PBLC Schs 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
69%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
133 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
18%
# Black Students
82 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
2%
22%
# White Students
3,768 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
93%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
132
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
280
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
286
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
273
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
278
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
308
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
287
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
297
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
376
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
326
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
306
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
298
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,462 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,024 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,462
$15,672
Spending / Student
$13,024
$15,424
Best Smyth Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chilhowie High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1160 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
848 Stage St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Chilhowie Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1160 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 200 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Marion Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
134 Wilden St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 124 students
Rank: #99.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Star Mountain Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1010.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
242 Teas Rd
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: #1111.
Atkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5903 Lee Hwy
Atkins, VA 24311
(276) 783-3366
Atkins, VA 24311
(276) 783-3366
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #1212.
Chilhowie Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1313.
Oak Point Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Oak Point Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
Smyth Co. Career & Tech. Ctr.
Vocational School
147 Fox Valley Rd
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smyth Co PBLC Schs School District?
Smyth Co PBLC Schs School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,050 students.
What is the rank of Smyth Co PBLC Schs School District?
Smyth Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #85 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Smyth Co PBLC Schs School District?
93% of Smyth Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smyth Co PBLC Schs School District?
Smyth Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Smyth Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,024 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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