Smyth County Public Schools District
- 121 BAGLEY CIRCLE STE 300
- MARION, VA 24354
- (276) 783-3791
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 73.6% | 77.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,279 | $10,960 |
| Students Per Teacher | 20.6 | 17.3 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,042 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 244 | - |
District Test Scores
SOL - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 84.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 93.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 89.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 89.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 88.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 87.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 85.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 83.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 90.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 87.0% | |
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 90.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 88.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 92.0% | |
| Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 86.0% | |
| Geography Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 84.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 87.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 94.0% | |
| VA & US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 94.0% | |
| World History I Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 91.0% | |
| World History II Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 92.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 92.0% | |
Source: VA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,042 | 20.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 163 |
| Kindergarten Students | 353 |
| 1st Grade Students | 372 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 350 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 378 |
| 4th Grade Students | 371 |
| 5th Grade Students | 380 |
| 6th Grade Students | 387 |
| 7th Grade Students | 366 |
| 8th Grade Students | 375 |
| 9th Grade Students | 395 |
| 10th Grade Students | 373 |
| 11th Grade Students | 368 |
| 12th Grade Students | 365 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 24 |
| Hispanic | 103 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 107 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,740 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,564 |
| Female | 2,419 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 244 | 20.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 12 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 75 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 152 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 64 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 42 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 7 |
| Library Support Staff | 14 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 536 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| School Administrators | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 29 |
| Student Support Services | 16 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 452 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $51,468,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $12,157,000 | 23.6% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $10,228,000 | 19.9% |
| Other School Systems | $243,000 | 0.5% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $183,000 | 0.4% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $15,000 | 0.03% |
| Rents and Royalties | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Sale of Property | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,484,000 | 2.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $34,041,000 | 66.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $24,635,000 | 47.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $2,532,000 | 4.9% |
| Special Education Programs | $3,499,000 | 6.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,628,000 | 3.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $34,000 | 0.07% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $156,000 | 0.3% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $871,000 | 1.7% |
| School Lunch Programs | $31,000 | 0.06% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $605,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Programs | $50,000 | 0.10% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $5,270,000 | 10.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,485,000 | 2.9% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,274,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $290,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $15,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $105,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,263,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Other | $819,000 | 1.6% |
| Direct - Other | $18,000 | 0.03% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $47,006,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $30,541,000 | 65.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $14,287,000 | 30.4% |
| Student Support | $1,720,000 | 3.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,118,000 | 4.1% |
| General Administration Support | $822,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $3,346,000 | 6.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,041,000 | 7.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,862,000 | 3.6% |
| Other Support Services | $378,000 | 0.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,178,000 | 4.6% |
| Food Services | $2,178,000 | 4.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 73.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 306 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 73 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 17 | 1.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Smyth County Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 14
- Students: 5,042
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 244
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| ATKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5903 Lee Hwy
Atkins, VA Public | PK-5 | 211 | 22.5 |  Review This School |
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| CHILHOWIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
130 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA Public | PK-5 | 634 | 27.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHILHOWIE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1160 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA Public | 9-12 | 446 | 21.7 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| CHILHOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1160 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA Public | 6-8 | 344 | 18.7 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| MARION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
848 Stage St
Marion, VA Public | 9-12 | 766 | 19.0 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MARION INT. SCHOOL | ||||
820 Stage St
Marion, VA Public | 3-5 | 430 | 28.0 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
134 Wilden St
Marion, VA Public | 6-8 | 507 | 17.9 | Review This School |
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| MARION PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
1142 Highland Dr
Marion, VA Public | PK-2 | 470 | 28.5 | Review This School |
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| NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
305 Panther Ln
Saltville, VA Public | 9-12 | 289 | 15.6 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
156 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA Public | 6-8 | 217 | 15.3 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| RICH VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
196 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA Public | PK-5 | 195 | 20.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SALTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1013 East Main St
Saltville, VA Public | PK-5 | 286 | 24.6 | Review This School |
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| SMYTH COUNTY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
147 Fox Valley Rd
Marion, VA Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| SUGAR GROVE COMB. SCHOOL | ||||
242 Teas Rd
Sugar Grove, VA Public | PK-8 | 201 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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