Public schools in Wise, VA
5 open public schools with an address in Wise, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
990
2 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Wise public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Wise, VA: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 combined or other. The 2 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 990 students, an average of 495 per school. The largest campus is Wise Primary (603 students).
Wise County Public Schools operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 87% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Wise
Elementary schools in Wise
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise Primary Wise County Public Schools | PK–04 | 603 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Wise
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.F. Addington Middle Wise County Public Schools | 05–08 | 387 | 11.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wise
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Learning Academy/Wise Co Regional Learning Academy/Wise Co · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Wise Co. Alternative Ed. Ctr. Wise County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Wise County Career-Technical Center Wise County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.2%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black2.4%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 2 Wise schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (990 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wise
How many public schools are in Wise, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Wise: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 990 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wise?
Schools with an address in Wise belong to 2 education agencies, led by Wise County Public Schools (4 schools), Regional Learning Academy/Wise Co (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Wise?
No school with an address in Wise is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wise schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wise public schools is 12.3:1, lower than the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Wise guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities