Top Rankings
Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,705 students in Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
6,705 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
555 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 132 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
59%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
19%
% Black
1%
22%
% White
91%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,483 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,447 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,483
$15,502
Spending / Student
$12,447
$15,257
Best Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abingdon High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
705 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3200
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Watauga Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23181 Watauga Rd
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Greendale Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13092 Mcguffie Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
E.b. Stanley Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Stanley St
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3300
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19431 Woodland Hills Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Wallace Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13077 Wallace Pike
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5400
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Damascus Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32101 Government Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4100
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
John S. Battle High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21264 Battle Hill Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5300
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14091 Sinking Creek Rd
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5600
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Glade Spring Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33474 Stage Coach Rd
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Holston High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21308 Monroe Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4000
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Patrick Henry High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31437 Hillman Hwy
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3700
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Rhea Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31305 Rhea Valley Rd
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-4200
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Valley Institute Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4350 Gate City Highway
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5500
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14050 Glenbrook Ave
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-3900
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
255 Stanley St
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3100
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3100
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 16 public schools serving 6,705 students.
What is the rank of Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #10 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
91% of Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,447 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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