For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,548 students in Grundy, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 180 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Grundy, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Grundy, VA are Richlands Middle School, Grundy High School and Riverview Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Grundy have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grundy, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richlands Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 Learning Lane
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 963-5370
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 963-5370
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
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 | 729 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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
Grundy, Virginia 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grundy, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Grundy, VA include Richlands Middle School, Grundy High School and Riverview Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grundy?
5 public schools are located in Grundy.
What percentage of students in Grundy go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Grundy are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy?
Grundy public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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