For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,744 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wytheville, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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