Very Good
#461 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 25% in state
Northwood Middle
Middle School · Smyth County Public Schools · Saltville, VA
A Smyth County Public Schools middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
156 Long Hollow Rd, Saltville, VA 24370
- Math 54% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwood Middle score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 68% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 33 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
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Where Northwood Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average510/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saltville), 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
$49,309
Median home value
$100,700
Median rent
$597/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24370; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowie MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 295 | Compare → |
| Marion MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 389 | 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
- #8 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
Northwood Middle is listed in Smyth County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwood Middle
Northwood Middle is a public middle school in Saltville, VA, part of Smyth County Public Schools, serving approximately 164 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwood Middle
What grades does Northwood Middle serve?
Northwood Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northwood Middle?
Northwood Middle has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwood Middle rank in VA?
Northwood Middle ranks #461 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Northwood Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Northwood Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwood Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwood Middle a charter school?
No, Northwood Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwood Middle a Title I school?
No, Northwood Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwood Middle?
100.0% of students at Northwood Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Smyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (276) 624-3341
- Area population (ZIP 24370)
- 5,740
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 24370; 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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