For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 423 students in Scottsburg, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Scottsburg, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Scottsburg, VA are Scottsburg Elementary School and Clays Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsburg, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Scottsburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scottsburg, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scottsburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Scottsburg School Trail
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 454-6454
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 454-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Clays Mill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Clays Mill School Dr
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 476-3022
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 476-3022
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Scottsburg, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Scottsburg, VA include Scottsburg Elementary School and Clays Mill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scottsburg?
2 public schools are located in Scottsburg.
What percentage of students in Scottsburg go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Scottsburg are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsburg?
Scottsburg public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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