Pocahontas Combined (Closed 2009)
Pocahontas Combined served 187 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 187 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 16% |
| Black | 2% | 22% |
| White | 98% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tazewell County School District | |
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Pocahontas Combined is Montcalm High School (5.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bluewell Elementary School (4.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bluefield Bluewell Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 198 students10
4.2 miles
205 Bluewell School Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 589-5057 4.2 PK-5 198 - Boissevain Abb's Valley-boissevain Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 167 students10
4.3 miles
7030 Abb's Valley Road
Boissevain, VA 24606
(276) 945-5969 4.3 PK-5 167 - Bluefield Dudley Primary Grades: PK-2 | 256 students
5.0 miles
1840 Tazewell Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1507 5 PK-2 256 - Rock Montcalm High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 291 students10
5.0 miles
5366 Simmons River Road
Rock, WV 24747
(304) 589-3719 5 7-12 291 - Bluefield Graham Intermediate Math: 84% | Reading: 77%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 280 students10
5.2 miles
808 Greever Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3737 5.2 3-5 280
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