For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,590 students in Buchanan County, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 250 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Buchanan County, VA are Grundy High School, Hurley High School and Richlands Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Buchanan County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grundy High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Golden Wave Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Hurley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6339 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-7642
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-7642
Grades: 8-12
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Richlands Middle 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
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Twin Valley Elem/middle
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9017 Riverside Drive
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-4537
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-4537
Grades: PK-7
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Twin Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14449 Dismal River Road
Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634
(276) 259-7818
Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634
(276) 259-7818
Grades: 8-12
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elem/middle
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27382 Riverside Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Grades: PK-8
| 726 students
Rank: #77.
Hurley Elem/middle
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6911 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Grades: PK-7
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buchanan County Technology Career & Higher Learning Center
Vocational School
1124 Almarine Drive, Slate Cre
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-4541
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-4541
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Buchanan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8668 Slate Creek Road
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 244-3200
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 244-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Keen Mountain Correctional Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3402 Kennel Gap Rd
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-7411
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-7411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
122 School Street
Raven, VA 24639
(276) 964-9437
Raven, VA 24639
(276) 964-9437
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
8433 Lovers Gap Road
Vansant, VA 24656
(276) 597-7552
Vansant, VA 24656
(276) 597-7552
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buchanan County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Buchanan County, VA include Grundy High School, Hurley High School and Richlands Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Buchanan County, VA?
8 public schools are located in Buchanan County, VA.
What percentage of students in Buchanan County, VA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County, VA?
Buchanan County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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