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 7 public preschools serving 3,044 students in Washington County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public pre schools in Virginia.
Public Preschools in Washington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,068 Schools
# Students
7,270 Students
529,547 Students
# Teachers
553 Teachers
38,401 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%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
43%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
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 Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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%
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