Twin Valley High School

14449 Dismal River Road
Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 194 students in grades 8-12, Twin Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Twin Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Twin Valley High School's student population of 194 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Twin Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twin Valley High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#947 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Twin Valley High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
45-49%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Twin Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
70-74%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Twin Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Twin Valley High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
19%
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Black
1%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Twin Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
97%
45%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Twin Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Twin Valley High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Twin Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Twin Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twin Valley High School's ranking?
Twin Valley High School is ranked #947 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Twin Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Twin Valley High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Twin Valley High School?
194 students attend Twin Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Twin Valley High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Valley High School?
Twin Valley High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Twin Valley High School offer ?
Twin Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Twin Valley High School part of?
Twin Valley High School is part of Buchanan County School District.

School Reviews

5   4/14/2014
The School is great and where it is a smaller school it is way easier for kids to get help and learn and a lot of very good down to earth people that would give you the shirt off of their back if you needed it. So glad I could finish my High school edu. here
- Posted by Student/Alumni - blake
2   10/6/2012
I went to Garden High School Near Oakwood VA During the 1950s. It used to be a fine school. What has happened to schools in that Area. Actually I say no because of what i see on the internet.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - bilja
2   2/17/2010
This high school is terrible many of the teachers only care about recieving their paycheck. There are several teachers who will not answer students questions and because of this many students do poorly in their class. Plus, some of the teachers belittle students in front of the entire class instead of trying to inspire them.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - laras

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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