Very Good
#545 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 29% in state
Chilhowie High
High School · Smyth County Public Schools · Chilhowie, VA
A Smyth County Public Schools high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2280, Chilhowie, VA 24319
- Math 94% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chilhowie High score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 92% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Chilhowie High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High2,363/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chilhowie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,140
Median home value
$145,400
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24319; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Smyth County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 596 | Compare → |
| Northwood HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 230 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Smyth County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chilhowie High is listed in Smyth County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chilhowie High
Chilhowie High is a public high school in Chilhowie, VA, part of Smyth County Public Schools, serving approximately 400 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #545 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chilhowie High
What grades does Chilhowie High serve?
Chilhowie High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chilhowie High?
Chilhowie High has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chilhowie High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chilhowie High is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chilhowie High rank in VA?
Chilhowie High ranks #545 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Chilhowie High's MySchoolScout rating?
Chilhowie High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chilhowie High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chilhowie High has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chilhowie High a charter school?
No, Chilhowie High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chilhowie High a Title I school?
No, Chilhowie High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chilhowie High?
100.0% of students at Chilhowie High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Smyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (276) 646-8966
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 24319)
- 6,963
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24319; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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