Smyth County Public Schools

Smyth County, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

3,981

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Smyth County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Smyth County has 2 district entries. Smyth County Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 14 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Marion has the most listed schools, with 6 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Smyth County

Reported Enrollment

3,981

13 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7

Middle3

High4

Other1

2 School Districts in Smyth County

Smyth County Public Schools

14 schools

3,981 students

Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute

1 school

0 students

15 Public Schools in Smyth County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Smyth County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
MARION SENIOR HIGH	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Marion, 24354Town: Distant	9–12	High	638
Chilhowie Elementary	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Chilhowie, 24319Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	543
MARION MIDDLE	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Marion, 24354Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	431
CHILHOWIE HIGH	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Chilhowie, 24319Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	393
Oak Point Elementary	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Marion, 24354Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	359
Marion Elementary	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Marion, 24354Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	307
CHILHOWIE MIDDLE	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Chilhowie, 24319Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	306
NORTHWOOD HIGH	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Saltville, 24370Rural: Distant	9–12	High	240
Saltville Elementary	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Saltville, 24370Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	195
Atkins Elementary	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Atkins, 24311Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	187
NORTHWOOD MIDDLE	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Saltville, 24370Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	151
Rich Valley Elementary	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Saltville, 24370Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	130
Sugar Grove Elementary	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Sugar Grove, 24375Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	101
Smyth County Career & Technical Center	Listed only	Smyth County Public Schools	Marion, 24354Town: Distant	—	Vocational	—
SOUTHWESTERN VA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE	Listed only	Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute	Marion, 24354Town: Distant	6–12	Special Education	—

MARION SENIOR HIGH

Smyth County Public Schools

Marion, 24354 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High638 students

Chilhowie Elementary

Smyth County Public Schools

Chilhowie, 24319 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary543 students

MARION MIDDLE

Smyth County Public Schools

Marion, 24354 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle431 students

CHILHOWIE HIGH

Smyth County Public Schools

Chilhowie, 24319 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High393 students

Oak Point Elementary

Smyth County Public Schools

Marion, 24354 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary359 students

Marion Elementary

Smyth County Public Schools

Marion, 24354 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary307 students

CHILHOWIE MIDDLE

Smyth County Public Schools

Chilhowie, 24319 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle306 students

NORTHWOOD HIGH

Smyth County Public Schools

Saltville, 24370 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High240 students

Saltville Elementary

Smyth County Public Schools

Saltville, 24370 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary195 students

Atkins Elementary

Smyth County Public Schools

Atkins, 24311 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary187 students

NORTHWOOD MIDDLE

Smyth County Public Schools

Saltville, 24370 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle151 students

Rich Valley Elementary

Smyth County Public Schools

Saltville, 24370 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary130 students

Sugar Grove Elementary

Smyth County Public Schools

Sugar Grove, 24375 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary101 students

Smyth County Career & Technical Center

Smyth County Public Schools

Marion, 24354 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyVocationalEnrollment not available

SOUTHWESTERN VA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute

Marion, 24354 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–12Special EducationEnrollment not available

Smyth County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Smyth County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Smyth County public school directory?

The directory lists 15 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Smyth County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Smyth County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Smyth County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Smyth County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Smyth County Education OverviewCounty school score: 56/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.