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Smyth County

Virginia · Public K-12

15 public schools serving approximately 3,981 students, in a county of 29,420 residents.

Schools
15
2 districts
Enrollment
3,981
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,883
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.7%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
7
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Smyth County Public Schools
3,981 students · 2 districts in Smyth County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Smyth County 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
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
0%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.3% under 18

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MARION SENIOR HIGHMarionHigh09-12638·
Chilhowie ElementaryChiilhowieElementaryPK-05543·
MARION MIDDLEMarionMiddle06-08431·
CHILHOWIE HIGHChilhowieHigh09-12393·
Oak Point ElementaryMarionElementaryPK-05359·
Marion ElementaryMarionElementaryPK-05307·
CHILHOWIE MIDDLEChilhowieMiddle06-08306·
NORTHWOOD HIGHSaltvilleHigh09-12240·
Saltville ElementarySaltvilleElementaryPK-05195·
Atkins ElementaryAtkinsElementaryPK-05187·
NORTHWOOD MIDDLESaltvilleMiddle06-08151·
Rich Valley ElementarySaltvilleElementaryPK-05130·
Sugar Grove ElementarySugar GroveElementaryPK-05101·
Smyth County Career & Technical CenterMarionNot applicableN -N ··
SOUTHWESTERN VA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTEMarionHigh06-12··

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Smyth County?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Smyth County, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,981.
How many high schools are in Smyth County?
Smyth County, Virginia has 4 public high schools, along with 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Smyth County?
Smyth County Public Schools is the largest school district in Smyth County, serving approximately 3,981 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Smyth County?
Smyth County has roughly 29,420 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Smyth County?
Median household income in Smyth County is $49,883, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Smyth County?
Approximately 16.8% of adults 25 and older in Smyth County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Smyth County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.7% of students in Smyth County 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 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Smyth County schools?
Across Smyth County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Smyth County?
Smyth County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Smyth County is owner-occupied?
Smyth County has about 15,080 housing units, of which roughly 71.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data