For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,416 students in 24549, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 69 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 24549, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 24549, VA are Tunstall High School and Tunstall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24549 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24549, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24549, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tunstall High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Trojan Cir
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Tunstall Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1160 Tunstall High Rd.
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7086
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7086
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 24549, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24549, VA include Tunstall High School and Tunstall Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 24549?
2 public schools are located in 24549.
What percentage of students in 24549 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 24549 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24549?
24549 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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