For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,407 students in Dry Fork, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 69 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Dry Fork, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Dry Fork, VA are Tunstall High School and Tunstall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dry Fork, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Dry Fork have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dry Fork, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tunstall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Trojan Cir
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Rank: #22.
Tunstall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1160 Tunstall High Rd.
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7086
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7086
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dry Fork, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Dry Fork, VA include Tunstall High School and Tunstall Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dry Fork?
2 public schools are located in Dry Fork.
What percentage of students in Dry Fork go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Dry Fork are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dry Fork?
Dry Fork public schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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