Best Schools in Wise County, VA
Wise County, VA has a total of 20 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 7,463 students attend Wise County, VA schools. On average, schools in Wise County score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wise County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Wise County, VA
Wise County, VA has 5 high schools with 2,291 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wise County score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wise County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Central High
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Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 674 Students
2. J.i. Burton High
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Norton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 312 Students
3. Union High
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Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 601 Students
4. Eastside High
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Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 390 Students
5. Castlewood High
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Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 314 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wise County, VA
Wise County, VA has 5 middle schools with 2,133 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wise County score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wise County greatly exceed expectations.
1. L.f. Addington Middle
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Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 451 Students
2. Coeburn Middle
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Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students
3. Union Middle
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Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 583 Students
4. Lebanon Middle
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Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 291 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wise County, VA
Wise County, VA has 7 elementary schools with 3,039 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wise County score 80% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wise County greatly exceed expectations.
1. St. Paul Elementary
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Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 469 Students
2. J.w. Adams Combined
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Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 504 Students
3. Coeburn Primary
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Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 466 Students
4. Union Primary
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Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 861 Students
5. Norton Elementary
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Norton City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 501 Students
6. Wise Primary
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Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 607 Students
7. Copper Creek Elementary
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Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 122 Students
8. Minnick Education Center - Wise
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Minnick Education Center - Wise • Private • Grades 4 - 8 • 10 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wise County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wise County, VA has a total population of 36,130 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wise 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 Wise County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wise County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wise 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 Wise County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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