For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 677 students in Saltville, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 383 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Saltville, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Saltville, VA are Saltville Elementary School, Northwood High School and Northwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saltville, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Saltville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saltville, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saltville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1013 E Main St
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-4751
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-4751
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Northwood High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Panther Ln
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
156 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Rich Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
196 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3314
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3314
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saltville, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Saltville, VA include Saltville Elementary School, Northwood High School and Northwood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Saltville?
4 public schools are located in Saltville.
What percentage of students in Saltville go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Saltville are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saltville?
Saltville public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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