For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 583 students in Big Stone Gap, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in Big Stone Gap, VA is Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Stone Gap, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Big Stone Gap have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Big Stone Gap, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Big Stone Gap, 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 middle schools in Big Stone Gap, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Big Stone Gap, VA include Union Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Big Stone Gap?
1 public middle schools are located in Big Stone Gap.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Stone Gap?
Big Stone Gap public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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