Best Public High Schools in Wise County (2025-26)

Best Wise County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Union High School and Eastside 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 score of 86% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and 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 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Union High School

(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 75-79%)
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322 Powell Valley Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290

Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Eastside High School

(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 70-74%)
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314 School House Hill Dr
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-3389

Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

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Location

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Appalachia Elementary School (Closed 2018)

3965 Kent Junction Road
Appalachia, VA 24216
(276) 565-1115

Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Appalachia High School (Closed 2012)

205 Lee St
Appalachia, VA 24216
(276) 565-0214

Gr: 8-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Pound High School (Closed 2012)

11531 Wildcat Dr
Pound, VA 24279
(276) 796-4432

Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

St. Paul High School (Closed 2012)

3207 Fourth Ave
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5221

Gr: 8-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Wallen's Ridge Correctional Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

272 Dogwood Dr
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310

Wise Correctional Center Unit #18 (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

3602 Bear Ln
Coeburn, VA 24230
(540) 395-2384

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 Union High School and Eastside High School. Wise County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.

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