Top Rankings
Washington County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,270 students in Washington County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Washington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
7,270 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
553 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 131 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 132 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
59%
Graduation Rate
90%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.8%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,517 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,834 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$101 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,517
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,834
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Washington County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abingdon High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
705 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3200
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Watauga Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23181 Watauga Rd
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Greendale Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13092 Mcguffie Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
E.b. Stanley Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Stanley St
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3300
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19431 Woodland Hills Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Wallace Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13077 Wallace Pike
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5400
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Damascus Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32101 Government Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4100
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
John S. Battle High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21264 Battle Hill Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5300
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14091 Sinking Creek Rd
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5600
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Glade Spring Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33474 Stage Coach Rd
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Holston High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21308 Monroe Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4000
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Patrick Henry High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31437 Hillman Hwy
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3700
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Rhea Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31305 Rhea Valley Rd
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-4200
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Valley Institute Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4350 Gate City Highway
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5500
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14050 Glenbrook Ave
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-3900
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
255 Stanley St
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3100
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3100
Rank: n/an/a
812 Thompson Drive
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3130
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3130
Gr: K-12 | 537 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington County School District?
Washington County School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,270 students.
What is the rank of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District is ranked #10 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County School District?
87% of Washington County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Washington County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,834 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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