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Best Smyth County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,226 students in Smyth County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Smyth County, VA are Marion Senior High School, Chilhowie High School and Northwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyth County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Smyth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Smyth County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chilhowie High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Smyth County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
848 Stage St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Gr: 9-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Chilhowie High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1160 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Northwood High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
305 Panther Ln
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute
Special Education School
340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Smyth County, VA

Smyth County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
110 Wright St
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
848 Stage St
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 783-2459
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Smyth County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Smyth County, VA include Marion Senior High School, Chilhowie High School and Northwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Smyth County?
4 public high schools are located in Smyth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyth County?
Smyth County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Smyth County are often viewed compared to one another?

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