Middle Schools in Wythe County Public Schools

Summary:

The Wythe County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to three middle schools: Fort Chiswell Middle, Scott Memorial Middle, and Rural Retreat Middle. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of a district that is ranked 13th out of 129 school districts in Virginia, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools, Fort Chiswell Middle ranks 110th out of 419 Virginia middle schools and has a 4-star rating, with exceptional performance in 8th grade Algebra I and strong reading proficiency. Scott Memorial Middle is ranked 86th and also has a 4-star rating, with impressive 7th grade math performance and high reading proficiency. While the schools face challenges such as high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, they demonstrate a strong focus on academic excellence, particularly in advanced coursework and core subject areas.

Across the three middle schools, there are some notable variations in performance, with each school standing out in specific areas. This suggests a district-wide commitment to providing a well-rounded education and addressing the unique needs of their student population. Overall, the Wythe County Public Schools middle schools are part of a high-performing district and offer a range of educational opportunities for their students.

District Detail

1570 W Reservoir St
Wytheville, VA 24382

(276) 228-5411

SchoolDigger Rank:
13^th of 129 Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,734

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Algebra I (2025)	SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)			SOL Civics and Economics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fort Chiswell Middle	Public	6-8	101 Pioneer Trail	Max Meadows	24360	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 637-4400	319	21	15.4	80.6%	310 (97.2%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	71.4	110^th of 419 public middle schools	73.7%		70.6	113^th of 417 public middle schools	72.9%	3	100.0	65.7	75.9	80.0	89.6	71.4	75.0	88.5	76.6	$8,354	$322	$8,032
Rural Retreat Middle	Public	6-8	325 E. Buck Ave.	Rural Retreat	24368	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 686-5200	236	19	12.4	79.2%	228 (96.6%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	65.7	139^th of 419 public middle schools	66.8%		81.5	46^th of 417 public middle schools	89.0%	93	100.0	62.4	72.2	63.9	80.0	72.9	83.3	74.7	76.4	$7,911	$271	$7,640
Scott Memorial Middle	Public	6-8	950 S. Seventh St.	Wytheville	24382	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 228-2851	305	23	13.3	80.3%	252 (82.6%)	21 (6.9%)	13 (4.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	74.9	86^th of 419 public middle schools	79.5%		80.4	55^th of 417 public middle schools	86.8%	31	100.0	71.6	88.9	74.6	81.4	77.0	82.0	75.3	83.0	$8,180	$235	$7,945

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Carroll County Public Schools	4.6 mi	11	34^th
Carroll-Galax Regional Alt Educational Prgm/The RAE Center	9.73 mi	1
Grayson County Public Schools	11.89 mi	7	26^th
Pulaski County Public Schools	13.65 mi	9	72^nd
Regional Alternative/Wythe County	14.29 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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