Best Smyth County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 848 students in Smyth County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Smyth County, VA are Chilhowie Middle School, Northwood Middle School and Marion Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyth County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Smyth County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Smyth County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chilhowie Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1162 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
156 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Marion Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Wilden St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute
Special Education School
340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Smyth County, VA

Smyth County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
110 Wright St
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
848 Stage St
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 783-2459
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Smyth County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Smyth County, VA include Chilhowie Middle School, Northwood Middle School and Marion Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Smyth County?
4 public middle schools are located in Smyth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyth County?
Smyth County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Smyth County are often viewed compared to one another?

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