Best Schools in Smyth County, VA
Smyth County, VA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,981 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Smyth County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smyth County, VA
The top high schools in Smyth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chilhowie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
2. Northwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
3. Marion Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
Best Middle Schools in Smyth County, VA
The top middle schools in Smyth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chilhowie Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
2. Northwood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 151 Students
3. Marion Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Smyth County, VA
The top elementary schools in Smyth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saltville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
2. Chilhowie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
3. Rich Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
4. Atkins Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 187 Students
5. Marion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
6. Sugar Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 101 Students
7. Oak Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smyth County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smyth County, VA has a total population of 29,800 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smyth County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Smyth County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smyth County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smyth County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Smyth County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smyth County, VA
How many schools are in Smyth County, VA?
Smyth County, VA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,981 students in total.
How do schools in Smyth County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Smyth County score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Smyth County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smyth County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Smyth County
5 places in Smyth County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Marion (4)
- Saltville (4)
- Chilhowie (2)
- Atkins (1)
- Sugar Grove (1)
School districts (1)
- Smyth County Public Schools (13 schools)