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Martinsville city

Virginia · Public K-12

Martinsville city reports 5 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 13,658, with an average school size of 359 students. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Martinsville city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,793
-223 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
19%
was 23%
% Hispanic
18%
was 12%
% Black
58%
was 59%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,793
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,727
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.2%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
3
866 students
Middle
1
387 students
High
1
540 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Martinsville City Public Schools
1,793 students · 1 district in Martinsville city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Martinsville city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
42%
Hispanic
9%
Black
44%
Asian
3%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
19%
Hispanic
17%
Black
58%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
38
26.8% under 18

Test scores in Martinsville city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 4 schools in Martinsville city ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Martinsville HighMartinsvilleHigh09-12540·
Albert Harris ElementaryMartinsvilleElementaryKG-05399·
Martinsville MiddleMartinsvilleMiddle06-08387·
Patrick Henry ElementaryMartinsvilleElementaryKG-05357·
Clearview Early Learning CenterMartinsvilleElementaryPK-PK110·

Cities in Martinsville city

Martinsville5 schools

About Martinsville city

In Virginia, Martinsville city is a sparse county of about 13,658 residents. 5 public schools across the county hosts about 1,793 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $46,727, about 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 39% below the Virginia median.

In terms of grade levels, Martinsville city consists of 3 elementary schools (866 students), 1 middle school (387), and 1 high school (540).

Martinsville City Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,793 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 11%: 2,016 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,793 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment rose from 12% to 18%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Martinsville city discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Martinsville city?
Martinsville city, Virginia has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,793 students.
How many high schools are in Martinsville city?
Martinsville city, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 540 students.
How many middle schools are in Martinsville city?
Martinsville city, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 387 students.
How many elementary schools are in Martinsville city?
Martinsville city, Virginia has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 866 students.
What is the largest school district in Martinsville city?
Martinsville City Public Schools is the largest school district in Martinsville city, serving approximately 1,793 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Martinsville city?
Martinsville city, Virginia has a population of approximately 13,658, with a median age of 38. About 26.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Martinsville city?
Median household income in Martinsville city is $46,727, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 17.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Martinsville city?
Approximately 22.1% of adults 25 and older in Martinsville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Martinsville city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.2% of students in Martinsville city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Martinsville city schools?
Across Martinsville city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data