Top Rankings
Wythe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,801 students in Wythe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Wythe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
3,801 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
316 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wythe County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 132 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 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 132 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
59%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
3%
19%
% Black
3%
22%
% White
91%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,971 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,335 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,971
$15,502
Spending / Student
$12,335
$15,257
Best Wythe County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rural Retreat Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Martha Debord Way
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4125
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4125
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Rural Retreat High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
321 E Buck St
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4143
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4143
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Rural Retreat Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 E. Buck Ave.
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-5200
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
George Wythe High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Maroon Way
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3157
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3157
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Fort Chiswell Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Pioneer Trail
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-4400
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Scott Memorial Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 S. Seventh St.
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-2851
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-2851
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Spiller Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 Tazewell St
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3561
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3561
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Max Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 School St
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3211
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3211
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Fort Chiswell High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#1 Pioneer Trail
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3437
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3437
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sheffey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
621 Piney Mt. Rd
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 699-1771
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 699-1771
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Speedwell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6820 Cedar Springs Rd
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 621-4622
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 621-4622
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Jackson Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4424 Fort Chiswell Road
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 699-0160
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 699-0160
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Wythe County Tech Center
Vocational School
1505 W Spiller St
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-5481
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-5481
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wythe County School District?
Wythe County School District manages 13 public schools serving 3,801 students.
What is the rank of Wythe County School District?
Wythe County School District is ranked #15 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wythe County School District?
91% of Wythe County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wythe County School District?
Wythe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Wythe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,335 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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