For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,688 students in Wytheville, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 87 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Wytheville, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wytheville, VA are George Wythe High School, Scott Memorial Middle School and Spiller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wytheville, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Wytheville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wytheville, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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: 17%
Rank: #33.
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 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Alternative/wythe Co
Alternative School
1570 W Reservoir St, C/o Wythe
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-5411
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-5411
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
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wytheville, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Wytheville, VA include George Wythe High School, Scott Memorial Middle School and Spiller Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wytheville?
7 public schools are located in Wytheville.
What percentage of students in Wytheville go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Wytheville are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wytheville?
Wytheville public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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