Smyth County Virtual

Smyth County Virtual is a modestly sized elementary campus in Marion, Virginia, operated by Smyth County Public Schools. The school educates 339 students in grades K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 499 students per school, that is 32% smaller than typical.

Across the 14 schools in Smyth County Public Schools (4,132 students total), Smyth County Virtual accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Smyth County Virtual shows that 39% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder comes out to 30% Black, 14% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, 3% Asian. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 95%.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Smyth County Virtual has 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.9:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.8:1 average.

In the surrounding community, Smyth County reports that median household earnings sit near $49,883, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. Smyth County Virtual is one of 16 public schools in Smyth County (combined enrollment of about 4,132 students).

Marion Middle is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Smyth County Virtual community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.