For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 416 students in Scottsburg, VA (there are , 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 89%).
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 36% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Scottsburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Scottsburg, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scottsburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Scottsburg School Trail
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 454-6454
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 454-6454
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Clays Mill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Clays Mill School Dr
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 476-3022
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 476-3022
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
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 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsburg?
Scottsburg public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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