Best Schools in Wythe County, VA
Wythe County, VA has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,925 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Wythe County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wythe County, VA
The top high schools in Wythe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rural Retreat High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
2. Fort Chiswell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
3. George Wythe High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 462 Students
4. Grayson County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wythe County, VA
The top middle schools in Wythe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Chiswell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
2. Scott Memorial Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
3. Rural Retreat Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 231 Students
4. Independence Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wythe County, VA
The top elementary schools in Wythe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rural Retreat Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
2. Sheffey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
3. Max Meadows Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
4. Jackson Memorial Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
5. Spiller Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
6. Speedwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students
7. Independence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wythe County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wythe County, VA has a total population of 28,290 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wythe 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 Wythe County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wythe County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wythe 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 Wythe County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wythe County, VA
How many schools are in Wythe County, VA?
Wythe County, VA has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,925 students in total.
How do schools in Wythe County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Wythe County score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Wythe County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wythe 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: 73%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wythe County
4 places in Wythe County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Wytheville (4)
- Max Meadows (3)
- Rural Retreat (3)
- Speedwell (1)
School districts (1)
- Wythe County Public Schools (12 schools)