For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,045 students in 24219, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 24219, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24219, VA are Union Primary, Union High School and Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24219 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24219, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24219, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Grades: PK-4
| 861 students
Rank: #22.
Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 Powell Valley Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Union Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3137 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Grades: 5-8
| 583 students
24219, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wallen's Ridge Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
272 Dogwood Dr
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24219, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24219, VA include Union Primary, Union High School and Union Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 24219?
3 public schools are located in 24219.
What percentage of students in 24219 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 24219 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24219?
24219 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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