For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,892 students in Smyth County, VA (there are , serving 299 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Smyth County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Smyth County, VA are Chilhowie High School, Marion Senior High School and Northwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyth County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Smyth County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Smyth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chilhowie High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1160 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
848 Stage St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
Northwood High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Panther Ln
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Chilhowie Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1162 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
Saltville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1013 E Main St
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-4751
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-4751
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #66.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
156 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #77.
Marion Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
134 Wilden St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Rich Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
196 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3314
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3314
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #99.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Star Mountain Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #1010.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
242 Teas Rd
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
Rank: #1111.
Atkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5903 Lee Hwy
Atkins, VA 24311
(276) 783-3366
Atkins, VA 24311
(276) 783-3366
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #1212.
Chilhowie Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1313.
Oak Point Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Oak Point Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
Smyth County Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
147 Fox Valley Rd
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute
Special Education School
340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Smyth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marion Correctional Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
110 Wright St
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
848 Stage St
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 783-2459
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 783-2459
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smyth County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Smyth County, VA include Chilhowie High School, Marion Senior High School and Northwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Smyth County?
15 public schools are located in Smyth County.
What percentage of students in Smyth County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Smyth County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smyth County?
Smyth County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Smyth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Smyth County include: Marion Middle School vs. Chilhowie Middle School, Northwood High School vs. Chilhowie High School, Marion Senior High School vs. Chilhowie High School
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