For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 961 students in Wise County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Wise County, VA are Eastside High School and Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wise County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Wise County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Wise County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union 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 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wise County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastside High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
314 School House Hill Dr
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-3389
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-3389
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Union High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 Powell Valley Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Wise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3965 Kent Junction Road
Appalachia, VA 24216
(276) 565-1115
Appalachia, VA 24216
(276) 565-1115
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
205 Lee St
Appalachia, VA 24216
(276) 565-0214
Appalachia, VA 24216
(276) 565-0214
Grades: 8-12
| 249 students
11531 Wildcat Dr
Pound, VA 24279
(276) 796-4432
Pound, VA 24279
(276) 796-4432
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
3207 Fourth Ave
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5221
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5221
Grades: 8-12
| 193 students
Wallen's Ridge Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
272 Dogwood Dr
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wise Correctional Center Unit #18 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3602 Bear Ln
Coeburn, VA 24230
(540) 395-2384
Coeburn, VA 24230
(540) 395-2384
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wise County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wise County, VA include Eastside High School and Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wise County?
2 public high schools are located in Wise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wise County?
Wise County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wise County include: Eastside High School vs. Union High School, Union High School vs. Eastside High School
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