Wythe County Public Schools

The Wythe County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district as a whole is highly ranked, coming in at 13th out of 130 school districts in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out as top performers. Rural Retreat High School is ranked #1 out of 329 high schools in Virginia and has a 5-star rating, with exceptional performance on SOL tests. Fort Chiswell High School is also a high-performing 5-star school, ranking 11th in the state. At the middle school level, Rural Retreat Middle School is ranked 46th out of 417 middle schools in Virginia and has a 4-star rating, with particularly strong results in Algebra I, Mathematics, Science, and other core subjects.

While the district's schools generally perform well, there are some areas that could be addressed. The student population is predominantly white, ranging from 83% to 96% across the schools, with limited racial diversity. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 72.6% to 75.3%, indicate that many students come from low-income households, which may present challenges in providing additional support and resources. The district should also examine its resource allocation, as there is significant variation in spending per student, from $6,533 to $9,952 per year.