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Wise County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
11
Schools
5,913
Students
$13,544
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
85.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+33pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Wise County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 5,913 students across 11 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,544 is near the national average for a US public school district. 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COEBURN PRIMARYPK–04466
J.W. ADAMS COMBINEDPK–08504
St. Paul ElementaryPK–08469
UNION PRIMARYPK–04861
WISE PRIMARYPK–04607
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COEBURN MIDDLE05–08307
L.F. ADDINGTON MIDDLE05–08451
UNION MIDDLE05–08583
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL HIGH09–12674
EASTSIDE HIGH09–12390
UNION HIGH09–12601
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,544Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
23%
State
57.1%
Local (property tax)
23.2%
Federal
19.7%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,913
Students
85%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
85% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wise County Public Schools?
Wise County Public Schools has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,913 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wise County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wise County Public Schools spend per student?
Wise County Public Schools spends $13,544 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wise County Public Schools?
85% of students in Wise County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wise County Public Schools?
No, Wise County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wise County Public Schools serve?
Wise County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wise County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wise County Public Schools is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.