For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 760 students in Buchanan County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, VA are Twin Valley High School, Grundy High School and Hurley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Buchanan County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Twin Valley High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Buchanan County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Buchanan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8668 Slate Creek Road
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 244-3200
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 244-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Keen Mountain Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3402 Kennel Gap Rd
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-7411
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-7411
122 School Street
Raven, VA 24639
(276) 964-9437
Raven, VA 24639
(276) 964-9437
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
8433 Lovers Gap Road
Vansant, VA 24656
(276) 597-7552
Vansant, VA 24656
(276) 597-7552
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, VA include Twin Valley High School, Grundy High School and Hurley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buchanan County?
3 public high schools are located in Buchanan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Buchanan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Buchanan County include: Grundy High School vs. Hurley High School, Grundy High School vs. Twin Valley High School
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