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Wythe County

Virginia · Public K-12

14 public schools serving approximately 3,878 students, in a county of 28,188 residents.

Schools
14
2 districts
Enrollment
3,878
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,745
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
73.7%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
6
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wythe County Public Schools
3,878 students · 2 districts in Wythe County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wythe 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
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
0%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.4% under 18

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Spiller ElementaryWythevilleElementaryPK-05624·
GEORGE WYTHE HIGHWythevilleHigh09-12462·
FORT CHISWELL HIGHMax MeadowsHigh09-12435·
Rural Retreat ElementaryRural RetreatElementaryPK-05362·
SCOTT MEMORIAL MIDDLEWythevilleMiddle06-08318·
FORT CHISWELL MIDDLEMax MeadowsMiddle06-08316·
RURAL RETREAT HIGHRural RetreatHigh09-12312·
Sheffey ElementaryWythevilleElementaryPK-05243·
RURAL RETREAT MIDDLERural RetreatMiddle06-08231·
Jackson Memorial ElementaryAustinvilleElementaryPK-05212·
Max Meadows ElementaryMax MeadowsElementaryPK-05205·
Speedwell ElementarySpeedwellElementaryPK-05158·
REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE/WYTHE COWythevilleNot applicableN -N ··
WYTHE COUNTY TECH CENTERWythevilleNot applicableN -N ··

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Wythe County?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Wythe County, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,878.
How many high schools are in Wythe County?
Wythe County, Virginia has 3 public high schools, along with 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Wythe County?
Wythe County Public Schools is the largest school district in Wythe County, serving approximately 3,878 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Wythe County?
Wythe County has roughly 28,188 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Wythe County?
Median household income in Wythe County is $57,745, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wythe County?
Approximately 19.4% of adults 25 and older in Wythe County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wythe County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 73.7% of students in Wythe 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 Wythe County schools?
Across Wythe County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Wythe County?
Wythe County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Wythe County is owner-occupied?
Wythe County has about 14,030 housing units, of which roughly 77.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data