Summary:
The city of Max Meadows, Virginia is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Fort Chiswell High, Fort Chiswell Middle, and Max Meadows Elementary. These schools are part of the Wythe County Public Schools district, which has consistently performed well above the state average.
Among the three schools, Fort Chiswell High stands out as an exceptional institution, ranking 11th out of 329 high schools in Virginia and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are exceptional, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I, and high marks in other subjects. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students on free/reduced lunch (72.64%), Fort Chiswell High continues to achieve excellent academic outcomes, outperforming the district and the state in most test score categories.
The other schools in the area, Fort Chiswell Middle and Max Meadows Elementary, also demonstrate strong performance, with the district as a whole exceeding state averages. However, the schools in Max Meadows have a predominantly white student population, with limited racial diversity, which may be an area for the district to explore and address. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student between the elementary school ($9,952) and the middle/high schools ($7,456 and $7,899, respectively) is noteworthy and warrants further investigation.
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