Tunstall High School is a high school located in Dry Fork, Virginia. Tunstall High School was named for a long time legislator and lawyer, Whitmell P. Tunstall. It was formed in 1964 by the merging of Brosville High and Whitmell High. The official school colors are red and white.
Serving 850 students in grades 9-12, Tunstall High School ranks in the top 10% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tunstall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tunstall High School's student population of 850 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Rankings
Tunstall High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tunstall High School is 0.45, 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
#103 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
15%
22%
White
72%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tunstall High School's ranking?
Tunstall High School is ranked #103 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Tunstall High School often compared to?
Tunstall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatham High School, Dan River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tunstall High School?
The graduation rate of Tunstall High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tunstall High School?
850 students attend Tunstall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tunstall High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tunstall High School?
Tunstall High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tunstall High School offer ?
Tunstall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Tunstall High School part of?
Tunstall High School is part of Pittsylvania County School District.
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