Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Coeburn Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: COEBURN PRIMARY's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Coeburn, VA, covering approximately 405.2 square miles. Families living within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 13.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 22.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coeburn Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Coeburn Primary's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Coeburn Primary ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coeburn Primary is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
3%
21%
White
88%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coeburn Primary's ranking?
Coeburn Primary is ranked #182 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Coeburn Primary often compared to?
Coeburn Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Wise Primary, Union Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Coeburn Primary?
420 students attend Coeburn Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Coeburn Primary students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coeburn Primary?
Coeburn Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coeburn Primary offer ?
Coeburn Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coeburn Primary part of?
Coeburn Primary is part of Wise County School District.
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