Top Rankings
Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,427 students in Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
2,427 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 135 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
69%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
18%
# Black Students
9 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
n/a
22%
# White Students
2,373 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
98%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
119
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
166
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
175
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
181
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
218
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
192
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
176
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
195
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,867 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,555 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,867
$15,672
Spending / Student
$14,555
$15,424
Best Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Council High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7802 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-2627
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-2627
Grades: 8-12
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Grundy High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Golden Wave Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Hurley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6339 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-7642
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-7642
Grades: 8-12
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Twin Valley Elem/middle
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9017 Riverside Drive
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-4537
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-4537
Grades: PK-7
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Twin Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14449 Dismal River Road
Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634
(276) 259-7818
Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634
(276) 259-7818
Grades: 8-12
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
Council Elem/middle
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Grades: PK-7
| 177 students
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elem/middle
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27382 Riverside Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Grades: PK-8
| 726 students
Rank: #88.
Hurley Elem/middle
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6911 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Grades: PK-7
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buchanan County Technology Career & Higher Learning Center
Vocational School
1124 Almarine Drive, Slate Cre
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-4541
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-4541
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District?
Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,427 students.
What is the rank of Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District?
Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #65 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District?
98% of Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District?
Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Buchanan Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,555 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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