Top Rankings
Tazewell County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,416 students in Tazewell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Tazewell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
5,416 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
369 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Tazewell County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 135 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
59%
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
19%
# Black Students
143 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
3%
22%
# White Students
4,983 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
92%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
192 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
151
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
411
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
424
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
400
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
367
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
360
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
365
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
403
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
415
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
418
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
467
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
420
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
403
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
412
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,166 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,443 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,166
$15,473
Spending / Student
$11,443
$15,228
Best Tazewell County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Graham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
210 Valleydale
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Tazewell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
167 Cosby Blvd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6502
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6502
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Richlands High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
138 Tornado Alley
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #44.
Tazewell Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Parkview Drive
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4441
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4441
Grades: PK-2
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Graham Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
808 Greever Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3737
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3737
Grades: 3-5
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Bluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1089 Cedar Valley Drive
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 963-5765
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 963-5765
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #77.
Richlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 East Front Street
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #88.
Graham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#1 Academic Cir
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1101
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1101
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #99.
Tazewell Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1253 West Riverside Drive
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 988-4510
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 988-4510
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1010.
Tazewell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
367 Hope Street
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: #1111.
Richlands Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 Learning Lane
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 963-5370
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 963-5370
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #1212.
Abb's Valley-boissevain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7030 Abb's Valley Road
Boissevain, VA 24606
(276) 945-5969
Boissevain, VA 24606
(276) 945-5969
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dudley Primary
Magnet School
1840 Tazewell Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1507
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1507
Grades: PK-2
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tazewell County Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
260 Advantage Road
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-2529
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-2529
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tazewell County School District?
Tazewell County School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,416 students.
What is the rank of Tazewell County School District?
Tazewell County School District is ranked #13 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County School District?
92% of Tazewell County School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tazewell County School District?
Tazewell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Tazewell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,443 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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