Top Rankings
Wise County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,779 students in Wise County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Wise County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,138 Schools
# Students
5,779 Students
1,256,693 Students
# Teachers
468 Teachers
92,235 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wise County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 132 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
59%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
2%
20%
% Black
3%
21%
% White
91%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,481 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,497 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,481
$15,513
Spending / Student
$11,497
$15,268
Best Wise County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3200 Deacon Drive
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5941
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10824 Orby Cantrell Hwy
Pound, VA 24279
(276) 796-5419
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
324 School St
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8821
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
332 School House Hill Dr.
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-6100
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 Powell Valley Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Centre Ave Ne
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-2135
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 Railroad Ave Se
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8019
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
314 School House Hill Dr
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-3389
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3137 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Gr: 5-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Central High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5000 Warrior Drive
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Wise Co. Alternative Ed. Center
Alternative School
515 Hurricane Rd., Building B
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8612
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
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-6113
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wise County School District?
Wise County School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,779 students.
What is the rank of Wise County School District?
Wise County School District is ranked #7 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wise County School District?
91% of Wise County School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wise County School District?
Wise County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Wise County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,497 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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