Photo: Adamster524 · CC BY-SA 2.0Abingdon’s public schools outscore 86% of Virginia districts
On the state math tests, 68% of Abingdon’s students scored proficient, above the Virginia average (54%). The grade covers the public school district serving Abingdon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Virginia, not nationally.
From Virginia state tests taken in spring 2021, when nearly all of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Abingdon’s schools, in brief
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,860 per student, against $17,169 across Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is E.B. Stanley Middle, then Abingdon High. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Washington County Virtual School, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Abingdon’s grade
A: better than 86% of Virginia school districts, #40 of 250 Virginia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Virginia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Abingdon, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Abingdon
E.B. Stanley Middle
Grades 6–8 · 659 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Abingdon
E.B. Stanley Middle
Grades 6–8 · 659 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Abingdon
E.B. Stanley Middle
Grades 6–8 · 659 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Abingdon
Abingdon High
Grades 9–12 · 914 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Abingdon
Abingdon High
Grades 9–12 · 914 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Abingdon
Abingdon High
Grades 9–12 · 914 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Abingdon
Abingdon High
Grades 9–12 · 914 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Abingdon’s public schools are run by Washington County Public Schools, which also serves Damascus, Glade Spring and Saltville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
How students score
Abingdon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Virginia towns that share Abingdon’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | A | Washington County |
Every school in Abingdon
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (A. Linwood Holton Governor's School and Washington County Career & Technical Education Center).
Questions about Abingdon’s schools
Are Abingdon’s schools good?
By Virginia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Abingdon children attend outscore 86% of Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #40 of 250 Virginia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Abingdon in?
Washington County Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,270 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do Abingdon kids go to high school?
Abingdon High, with 914 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Abingdon’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Washington County Public Schools graduated in four years, against 89% across Virginia.
How much does Abingdon spend per student?
$14,860 in Washington County Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,169 across Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Abingdon families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Abingdon → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2020–21, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.