Summary:
ZIP code 24293 contains one middle school, L.F. Addington Middle in Wise, Virginia, which serves grades 5 through 8 and enrolls 387 students as part of Wise County Public Schools, a district ranked 2nd out of 131 in Virginia. The school has earned a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and currently ranks 9th out of 416 Virginia middle schools, placing it in the top 2% of the state.
L.F. Addington Middle posts exceptional results on Virginia's SOL assessments. In 2025–2026, math proficiency ranged from 86.4% to 93.8% across grades 5–8, far exceeding state averages of 46.9% to 72.4%. Eighth graders taking Algebra I have achieved 100% proficiency for two straight years, reflecting strong math instruction and effective placement into advanced coursework. Reading proficiency is also strong, ranging from 77.9% to 93.2% by grade, with most grades meeting or exceeding district and state levels. Science scores are solid as well, with 8th grade at 84.2% versus a 64.7% state average. The school's student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2 to 1 supports small class sizes and individualized attention, while per-pupil spending of $9,997 sustains academic programming.
The school outperforms its district in most core subjects, including 8th grade math (97.5% vs. 86.3% in 2024–2025) and 8th grade science (92.9% vs. 82.2%). One relative weakness is 7th grade civics, which came in below the district average both years (82.95% vs. 87.92% in 2025–2026). Chronic absenteeism is 15.4%, just above the state average of 14.8%. The school reports a high share of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, yet still achieves top-10 statewide rankings, reflecting strong teaching and leadership. The slight ranking dip from 6th to 9th does not indicate a decline in achievement, as test scores remained high or improved across most subjects.
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