Smyth County Public Schools School District
School District · Marion, Virginia
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,196
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,196
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#7 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,196
+$127 vs Virginia median
District size
3,892 students
Typical than Virginia median
About Smyth County Public Schools
Smyth County Public Schools is a Marion, Virginia school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 3,892 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $15,196 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Smyth County Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Saltville Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Smyth County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 74.0% and ELA proficiency of 77.0%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Smyth County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Smyth County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Smyth County Public Schools
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Marion
- Total Enrollment
- 3,892
- Teachers (FTE)
- 345
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Smyth County Public Schools?
Smyth County Public Schools has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Smyth County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Smyth County Public Schools is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Smyth County Public Schools?
Smyth County Public Schools spends $15,196 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Smyth County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Smyth County Public Schools is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Smyth County Public Schools?
Saltville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Smyth County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Smyth County Public Schools?
Across schools in Smyth County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Smyth County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Smyth County Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Smyth County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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