For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,316 students in Buchanan County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Buchanan County School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
2,316 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buchanan County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
59%
Graduation Rate
86%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.8%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
2%
20%
% Black
n/a
21%
% White
97%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,809 is higher than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,533 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$41 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,809
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,533
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Buchanan County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Council High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Gr: 8-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Twin Valley High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14449 Dismal River Road
Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634
(276) 259-7818
Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634
(276) 259-7818
Gr: 8-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Grundy High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Golden Wave Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Twin Valley Elementary Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9017 Riverside Drive
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-4537
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-4537
Gr: PK-7 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Hurley High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6911 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Gr: 8-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Council Elementary Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Gr: PK-7 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elementary Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27382 Riverside Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Gr: PK-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Hurley Elementary Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6911 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Gr: PK-7 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buchanan County School District?
Buchanan County School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,316 students.
What is the rank of Buchanan County School District?
Buchanan County School District is ranked #81 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County School District?
97% of Buchanan County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buchanan County School District?
Buchanan County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Buchanan County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,533 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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