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Best Wise County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,220 students in Wise County, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 144 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wise County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%). Wise County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
The top-ranked public schools in Wise County, VA are St. Paul Elementary School, J.w. Adams Combined and L.f. Addington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wise County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Wise County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wise County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3200 Deacon Drive
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5941
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
J.w. Adams Combined
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10824 Orby Cantrell Hwy
Pound, VA 24279
(276) 796-5419
Gr: PK-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
L.f. Addington Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
324 School St
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8821
Gr: 5-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Coeburn Primary
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
332 School House Hill Dr.
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-6100
Gr: PK-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Union Primary
(Math: 92% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Gr: PK-4 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Union High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
322 Powell Valley Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Coeburn Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
518 Centre Ave Ne
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-2135
Gr: 5-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Wise Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
323 Railroad Ave Se
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8019
Gr: PK-4 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Eastside High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
314 School House Hill Dr
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-3389
Gr: 9-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Union Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3137 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Gr: 5-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Learning Academy/wise Co
Alternative School
515 Hurricane Rd Bldg B, Regi
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-7138
Rank: n/an/a
Wise Co. Alternative Ed. Center
Alternative School
515 Hurricane Rd., Building B
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8612
Rank: n/an/a
Wise County Career-technical Center
Vocational School
621 Lake St Ne
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-6113

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wise County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Wise County, VA include St. Paul Elementary School, J.w. Adams Combined and L.f. Addington Middle School. Wise County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public schools are located in Wise County?
13 public schools are located in Wise County.
What percentage of students in Wise County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wise County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wise County?
Wise County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wise County are often viewed compared to one another?

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