Can I use Wythe County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Wythe County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Wythe County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Wythe County?

Start with the 14 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Wythe County Schools & Education

Name: Wythe County, Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Wythe County, Virginia

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

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,321

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#48

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Wythe County

Measured School Summary

Wythe County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,321 per pupil, Wythe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 6% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Wythe 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

57/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #48 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

3.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,321

$620 below the state average

School coverage

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

Wythe 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Wythe 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

Wythe 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

#48

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 86% 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.

Wythe County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

3,878 students

Elementary 6Middle 3High 3Other 1

13 listed schools in this county slice.

REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE/WYTHE CO

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Wythe 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 Wythe County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wythe 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 Wythe 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.

Comprehensive Schooling Across Wythe County

Wythe County supports 3,878 students through 14 public schools organized under two districts. The system includes six elementary, three middle, and three high schools, as well as two specialized centers. This broad infrastructure ensures educational access for students from the town of Wytheville to the most remote rural areas.

Traditional Education in Wythe County Schools

Wythe County Public Schools serves 3,878 students across 13 traditional campuses. The county has zero charter schools, ensuring a unified focus on the primary public district's mission. A regional alternative center also operates to support specific student needs within the county.

Small Schools in a Primarily Rural Setting

The county's character is defined by its nine rural and five town schools, maintaining a small average school size of 323 students. Spiller Elementary is the largest campus with 624 students, while Scott Memorial Middle offers a small-town feel with 318 students. Families can expect an intimate learning environment where teachers and students are well-acquainted.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Wythe County

Reported Enrollment

3,878

12 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6

Middle3

High3

Other2

2 School Districts in Wythe County

Wythe County Public Schools

REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE/WYTHE CO

1 school

0 students

14 Public Schools in Wythe 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 Wythe County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Spiller Elementary	Record	Wythe County Public Schools	Wytheville, 24382Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	624
GEORGE WYTHE HIGH	Record	Wythe County Public Schools	Wytheville, 24382Town: Distant	9–12	High	462
FORT CHISWELL HIGH	Record	Wythe County Public Schools	Max Meadows, 24360Rural: Distant	9–12	High	435
Rural Retreat Elementary	Record	Wythe County Public Schools	Rural Retreat, 24368Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	362
SCOTT MEMORIAL MIDDLE	Record	Wythe County Public Schools	Wytheville, 24382Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	318
FORT CHISWELL MIDDLE	Record	Wythe County Public Schools	Max Meadows, 24360Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	316
RURAL RETREAT HIGH	Record	Wythe County Public Schools	Rural Retreat, 24368Rural: Distant	9–12	High	312
Sheffey Elementary	Record	Wythe County Public Schools	Wytheville, 24382Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	243
RURAL RETREAT MIDDLE	Record	Wythe County Public Schools	Rural Retreat, 24368Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	231
Jackson Memorial Elementary	Record	Wythe County Public Schools	Austinville, 24312Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	212
Max Meadows Elementary	Record	Wythe County Public Schools	Max Meadows, 24360Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	205
Speedwell Elementary	Record	Wythe County Public Schools	Speedwell, 24374Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	158
REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE/WYTHE CO	Record	REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE/WYTHE CO	Wytheville, 24382Town: Distant	—	Alternative	—
WYTHE COUNTY TECH CENTER	Record	Wythe County Public Schools	Speedwell, 24374Town: Distant	—	Vocational	—

Spiller Elementary

Wythe County Public Schools

Wytheville, 24382 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary624 students

GEORGE WYTHE HIGH

Wythe County Public Schools

Wytheville, 24382 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High462 students

FORT CHISWELL HIGH

Wythe County Public Schools

Max Meadows, 24360 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High435 students

Rural Retreat Elementary

Wythe County Public Schools

Rural Retreat, 24368 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary362 students

SCOTT MEMORIAL MIDDLE

Wythe County Public Schools

Wytheville, 24382 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle318 students

FORT CHISWELL MIDDLE

Wythe County Public Schools

Max Meadows, 24360 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle316 students

RURAL RETREAT HIGH

Wythe County Public Schools

Rural Retreat, 24368 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High312 students

Sheffey Elementary

Wythe County Public Schools

Wytheville, 24382 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary243 students

RURAL RETREAT MIDDLE

Wythe County Public Schools

Rural Retreat, 24368 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle231 students

Jackson Memorial Elementary

Wythe County Public Schools

Austinville, 24312 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary212 students

Max Meadows Elementary

Wythe County Public Schools

Max Meadows, 24360 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary205 students

Speedwell Elementary

Wythe County Public Schools

Speedwell, 24374 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary158 students

REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE/WYTHE CO

Wytheville, 24382 / Town: Distant

RecordAlternativeEnrollment not available

WYTHE COUNTY TECH CENTER

Wythe County Public Schools

Speedwell, 24374 / Town: Distant

RecordVocationalEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,321

State avg $7,941

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Alleghany County (97.0%), Clarke County (97.0%), and Falls Church city (97.0%) currently lead Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Virginia?

Across Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,941. The highest current county values are Surry County ($12,490), Highland County ($12,429), and Arlington County ($11,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Wythe County?

Wythe County has a school score of 57/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Wythe County?

The high school graduation rate in Wythe County is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Wythe County spend per student?

Wythe County spends $7,321 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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