For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,934 students in 24219, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 24219, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 24219, VA are Union Primary, Union High School and Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24219 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24219, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24219, VA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Primary
(Math: 92% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Gr: PK-4 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Union High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 Powell Valley Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Union Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3137 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Gr: 5-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
24219, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wallen's Ridge Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
272 Dogwood Dr
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 24219, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24219, VA include Union Primary, Union High School and Union Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 24219?
3 public schools are located in 24219.
What percentage of students in 24219 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 24219 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24219?
24219 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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