For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,025 students in Wise, VA (there are , serving 119 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Wise, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wise, VA are L.f. Addington Middle School and Wise Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wise, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Wise have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wise, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L.f. Addington Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
324 School St
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8821
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8821
Gr: 5-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Wise Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 Railroad Ave Se
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8019
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8019
Gr: PK-4 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Learning Academy/wise Co
Alternative School
515 Hurricane Rd Bldg B, Regi
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-7138
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-7138
Rank: n/an/a
Wise Co. Alternative Ed. Center
Alternative School
515 Hurricane Rd., Building B
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8612
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8612
Rank: n/an/a
Wise County Career-technical Center
Vocational School
621 Lake St Ne
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-6113
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-6113
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wise, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Wise, VA include L.f. Addington Middle School and Wise Primary.
How many public schools are located in Wise?
5 public schools are located in Wise.
What percentage of students in Wise go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Wise are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wise?
Wise public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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