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5 schools in Wise

Virginia · Public K-12

5 public K-12 schools, 990 students, one city. That is the Wise entry on the numbers, with a mix of 4 elementary and 1 middle.

7-year change in Wise

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
990
-183 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
L.F. Addington MiddleMiddle05-08387
Regional Learning Academy/Wise CoElementaryN-N·
Wise Co. Alternative Ed. Ctr.ElementaryN-N·
Wise County Career-Technical CenterElementaryN-N·
Wise PrimaryElementaryPK-04603

About Wise

Across Wise, Virginia, 5 public schools teaches about 990 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 4 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in Wise average about 198 students each, 71% noticeably below the Virginia norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 990 students, fell 16% from the 1,173 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 95% to 89% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Wise discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Wise?
Wise, Virginia has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 990 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Wise?
Wise has 4 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Wise?
Wise Primary is the largest public school in Wise by enrollment, with approximately 603 students.
What school districts serve Wise?
Wise is served by 2 public school districts, including Regional Learning Academy/Wise Co, Wise County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Wise cover?
Public schools in Wise serve students from pre-K through grade 8.