For the 2025 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Wise, VA (2025)
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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