Top 3 Best Wythe County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,226 students in Wythe County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Wythe County, VA are Rural Retreat High School, George Wythe High School and Fort Chiswell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wythe County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Wythe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Wythe County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rural Retreat High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Wythe County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rural Retreat High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
321 E Buck St
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4143
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
George Wythe High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Maroon Way
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3157
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Chiswell High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
#1 Pioneer Trail
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3437
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Wythe County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wythe County, VA include Rural Retreat High School, George Wythe High School and Fort Chiswell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wythe County, VA?
3 public high schools are located in Wythe County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Wythe County, VA?
Wythe County, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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