For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 793 students in Bland County, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Bland County, VA are Bland County High School and Bland County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bland County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Bland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bland County High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
176 Eagles Road
Rocky Gap, VA 24366
(276) 928-1100
Rocky Gap, VA 24366
(276) 928-1100
Grades: 7-12
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Bland County Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31 Rocket Drive
Bland, VA 24315
(276) 688-3621
Bland, VA 24315
(276) 688-3621
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Bland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bland Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
256 Bland Farm Rd
Bland, VA 24315
(540) 688-3341
Bland, VA 24315
(540) 688-3341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
31 Rocket Drive
Bland, VA 24315
(276) 688-3621
Bland, VA 24315
(276) 688-3621
Grades: K-7
| 259 students
83 Eagles Road
Rocky Gap, VA 24366
(276) 928-1086
Rocky Gap, VA 24366
(276) 928-1086
Grades: K-7
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bland County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Bland County, VA include Bland County High School and Bland County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bland County?
2 public schools are located in Bland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bland County?
Bland County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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