Schools in Zip Code 24319

ZIP code 24319 in Chilhowie, Virginia is served by three public schools—Chilhowie Elementary (PK–5), Chilhowie Middle (6–8), and Chilhowie High (9–12)—with a combined enrollment of 1,246 students, all part of Smyth County Public Schools, a district ranked 17th out of 131 in Virginia (87th percentile) with a 4-star rating.

Chilhowie High is the clear standout, earning a 5-star rating and ranking 31st out of 331 Virginia high schools (91st percentile), with a 98.9% graduation rate and a dropout rate of just 1.0% compared to 5.0% statewide. Chilhowie Middle also shines in mathematics, posting 100% proficiency in 8th-grade Algebra I for two consecutive years and ranking 74th out of 416 middle schools (82nd percentile). Chilhowie Elementary performs above state averages in math and science but ranks 314th out of 1,111 elementary schools (72nd percentile), making it the least standout of the three despite its 4-star rating.

All three schools serve a high-poverty population, with free/reduced lunch eligibility at or above 100%—a reflection of universal meal programs—making the strong academic outcomes especially notable. The district shows a clear math pipeline, as Algebra I proficiency is exceptional at both the middle and high school levels. However, chronic absenteeism is a concern, ranging from 15.3% at the elementary school to 19.6% at the middle school, all above the 14.8% state average. Chilhowie Elementary's 3rd-grade reading proficiency (67.78%) is barely above the state average and a relative weakness, while Chilhowie High's geometry proficiency (80.39%) fell below the state average of 85.88% in 2025–2026. Per-pupil spending ranges from $8,497 to $9,108 with moderate class sizes, suggesting efficient resource use in a high-performing district.