Wise County Schools & Education
Wise County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,319
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#25
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wise County
Measured School Summary
Wise County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,319 per pupil, Wise County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wise County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #25 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
6.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,319
$622 below the state average
School coverage
14
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Wise County has 14 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Wise County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Wise County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#25
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 79% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Wise County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
5,913 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
REGIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY/WISE CO
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Wise County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 13 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Wise County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wise County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Wise County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Extensive Education Network in Wise County
Wise County operates 14 public schools, serving a large student population of 5,913 across two districts. The landscape includes five elementary, three middle, and three high schools, along with three alternative or specialized facilities. This diverse infrastructure supports students across a mix of town and rural environments.
Wise County Public Schools Dominance
Wise County Public Schools manages nearly 100% of the county's students across 13 of the 14 campuses. There are no charter schools in the county, focusing all resources on the traditional public system. The Regional Learning Academy provides additional specialized support for the county's student body.
A Blend of Town and Rural Campuses
Ten schools are located in town settings while four are rural, with an average enrollment of 538 students. Union Primary is the largest school with 861 students, whereas Union Middle offers a slightly smaller community of 583. The county provides a classic Appalachian school experience, balancing larger town hubs with smaller rural outposts.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Wise County
Reported Enrollment
5,913
11 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Wise County
Wise County Public Schools
GuideREGIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY/WISE CO
14 Public Schools in Wise 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 dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNION PRIMARY | Record | Wise County Public Schools | Big Stone Gap, 24219Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 861 |
| CENTRAL HIGH | Record | Wise County Public Schools | Norton, 24273Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 674 |
| WISE PRIMARY | Record | Wise County Public Schools | Wise, 24293Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 607 |
| UNION HIGH | Record | Wise County Public Schools | Big Stone Gap, 24219Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 601 |
| UNION MIDDLE | Record | Wise County Public Schools | Big Stone Gap, 24219Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 583 |
| J.W. ADAMS COMBINED | Record | Wise County Public Schools | Pound, 24279Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 504 |
| St. Paul Elementary | Record | Wise County Public Schools | St Paul, 24283Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 469 |
| COEBURN PRIMARY | Record | Wise County Public Schools | Coeburn, 24230Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 466 |
| L.F. ADDINGTON MIDDLE | Record | Wise County Public Schools | Wise, 24293Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 451 |
| EASTSIDE HIGH | Record | Wise County Public Schools | Coeburn, 24230Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 390 |
| COEBURN MIDDLE | Record | Wise County Public Schools | Coeburn, 24230Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 307 |
| REGIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY/WISE CO | Record | REGIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY/WISE CO | Wise, 24293Town: Distant | — | Alternative | — |
| WISE CO. ALTERNATIVE ED. CTR. | Record | Wise County Public Schools | Wise, 24293Town: Distant | — | Alternative | — |
| WISE COUNTY CAREER-TECHNICAL CENTER | Record | Wise County Public Schools | Wise, 24293Town: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
UNION PRIMARY
Wise County Public Schools
Big Stone Gap, 24219 / Rural: Fringe
UNION MIDDLE
Wise County Public Schools
Big Stone Gap, 24219 / Rural: Fringe
J.W. ADAMS COMBINED
Wise County Public Schools
Pound, 24279 / Rural: Distant
St. Paul Elementary
Wise County Public Schools
St Paul, 24283 / Rural: Distant
COEBURN PRIMARY
Wise County Public Schools
Coeburn, 24230 / Town: Distant
L.F. ADDINGTON MIDDLE
Wise County Public Schools
Wise, 24293 / Town: Distant
REGIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY/WISE CO
REGIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY/WISE CO
Wise, 24293 / Town: Distant
WISE CO. ALTERNATIVE ED. CTR.
Wise County Public Schools
Wise, 24293 / Town: Distant
WISE COUNTY CAREER-TECHNICAL CENTER
Wise County Public Schools
Wise, 24293 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,319
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Wise County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wise County, Virginia?
Wise County operates 14 public schools, serving a large student population of 5,913 across two districts. The landscape includes five elementary, three middle, and three high schools, along with three alternative or specialized facilities. This diverse infrastructure supports students across a mix of town and rural environments.
What are the major school districts in Wise County, Virginia?
Wise County Public Schools manages nearly 100% of the county's students across 13 of the 14 campuses. There are no charter schools in the county, focusing all resources on the traditional public system. The Regional Learning Academy provides additional specialized support for the county's student body.
What is the school experience like in Wise County?
Ten schools are located in town settings while four are rural, with an average enrollment of 538 students. Union Primary is the largest school with 861 students, whereas Union Middle offers a slightly smaller community of 583. The county provides a classic Appalachian school experience, balancing larger town hubs with smaller rural outposts.
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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.