Summary:
Zip code 24185 contains just one school, Woolwine Elementary, a rural public PK–7 school in Patrick County Public Schools serving 153 students from a small, predominantly residential area in southwestern Virginia. With no standalone middle or high schools within the zip code, this single campus serves as the community's only local school option, covering early elementary through 7th grade. Families seeking upper middle school or high school programs must travel outside 24185 after 7th grade.
Woolwine Elementary is not just the only school in the area—it's also an exceptional one. Over three school years, its state rank jumped from 247th (78th percentile) to 84th out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating. Its parent district, Patrick County Public Schools, ranks 10th out of 131 districts statewide. On 2025–2026 SOL tests, the school posted an average proficiency of 91.0%, beating the district (78.7%) and state (69.5%) in every grade and subject. Math averaged 93%, with 5th grade achieving 100% proficiency, and 4th grade Virginia Studies also reached 100%.
The school's success is especially notable given that 76.47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Chronic absenteeism is just 9.7%, well below the state's 14.8%, and a favorable 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio supports personalized instruction. Significant gains occurred from 2024–2025 to 2025–2026, including a 16.67-point jump in 4th grade Virginia Studies and double-digit improvements in 3rd and 7th grade math and reading. With roughly $10,703 spent per student, Woolwine Elementary proves that a small, high-poverty rural school can achieve top-tier results across the board.
Thank you for your feedback!