Economic Development

Education

Smyth County School System

Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10:1

2011 Graduates (Diploma and GED): 371

Per Pupil Expenditure (FY 2010): $9,780.00

High School Graduates Continuing their Education 2010-2011: 81.7%

The Smyth County School System has a high school drop-out rate of 0.72, compared to the 2008-2009 national rate of 4.1.

Source: Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Smyth County Community Profile

Concept Design of the new Smyth County Elementary School

Career and technical training is provided in Smyth County by the Smyth Career & Technology Center, which offers courses in automotive technology, building trades, CAD, electronics, precision machining, welding, and more. The Center is located just off Exit 39 on I-81.

Virginia’s Career Readiness Certificate is an assessment-based credential that gives employers and career seekers a uniform measure of key workplace skills. Please click here for more information for both job seekers and employers.

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