For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,018 students in Wythe County, VA (there are , serving 123 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wythe County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Wythe County, VA are Rural Retreat Elementary School, Rural Retreat High School and Rural Retreat Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wythe County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Wythe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Wythe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rural Retreat Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Martha Debord Way
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4125
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4125
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Rural Retreat High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
321 E Buck St
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4143
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4143
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Rural Retreat Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 E. Buck Ave.
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-5200
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Fort Chiswell Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Pioneer Trail
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-4400
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Max Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 School St
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3211
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3211
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #99.
Fort Chiswell High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#1 Pioneer Trail
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3437
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3437
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
Jackson Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4424 Fort Chiswell Road
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 699-0160
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 699-0160
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #1313.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Pleasant View Road
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 728-9247
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 728-9247
Grades: PK-5
| 217 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 Wythe County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Wythe County, VA include Rural Retreat Elementary School, Rural Retreat High School and Rural Retreat Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wythe County?
15 public schools are located in Wythe County.
What percentage of students in Wythe County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wythe County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wythe County?
Wythe County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wythe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wythe County include: Scott Memorial Middle School vs. Rural Retreat Middle School, Fort Chiswell Middle School vs. Rural Retreat Middle School, Fort Chiswell High School vs. George Wythe High School
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