Wythe County Public Schools School District
School District · Wytheville, Virginia
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,467
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,467
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Wythe County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wythe County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Rural Retreat Elementary
Rural Retreat · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rural Retreat High
Rural Retreat · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fort Chiswell High
Max Meadows · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#5 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,467
$1,602 vs Virginia median
District size
3,801 students
Typical than Virginia median
The short answer
Wythe County Public Schools ranks #5 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Wythe County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rural Retreat Elementary (9.1/10), Rural Retreat High (9.0/10), and Fort Chiswell High (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wythe County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rural Retreat Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Rural Retreat High | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Fort Chiswell High | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Sheffey Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | George Wythe High | 8.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Scott Memorial Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Max Meadows Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Spiller Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Rural Retreat Middle | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Fort Chiswell Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wythe County Public Schools
Wythe County Public Schools is a Wytheville, Virginia school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 3,801 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $13,467 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Wythe County Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rural Retreat Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Wythe County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 78.0% and ELA proficiency of 82.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wythe County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wythe County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Wythe County Public Schools
12 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Wytheville
- Total Enrollment
- 3,801
- Teachers (FTE)
- 316
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wythe County Public Schools?
Wythe County Public Schools has 12 schools in total — 6 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 Wythe County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Wythe County Public Schools is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wythe County Public Schools?
Wythe County Public Schools spends $13,467 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wythe County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wythe County Public Schools is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wythe County Public Schools?
Rural Retreat Elementary is the highest-rated school in Wythe County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Wythe County Public Schools?
Across schools in Wythe County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wythe County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Wythe County Public Schools has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 12 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 82.6%
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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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