For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,239 students in Chilhowie, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Chilhowie, VA are Chilhowie High School, Chilhowie Middle School and Chilhowie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chilhowie, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Chilhowie have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chilhowie, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chilhowie High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1160 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Chilhowie Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1162 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Chilhowie Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chilhowie, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Chilhowie, VA include Chilhowie High School, Chilhowie Middle School and Chilhowie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chilhowie?
3 public schools are located in Chilhowie.
What is the racial composition of students in Chilhowie?
Chilhowie public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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