Best Tazewell Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,322 students in Tazewell, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Tazewell, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tazewell, VA are Tazewell Primary, Tazewell Middle School and Tazewell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Tazewell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Tazewell, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tazewell Primary
(Math: 95% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 Parkview Drive
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4441
Gr: PK-2 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Tazewell Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
367 Hope Street
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Tazewell High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
167 Cosby Blvd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6502
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Tazewell County Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
260 Advantage Road
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-2529
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Tazewell, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1245 Clearfork Rd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(540) 988-7184

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Tazewell, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Tazewell, VA include Tazewell Primary, Tazewell Middle School and Tazewell High School.
How many public schools are located in Tazewell?
4 public schools are located in Tazewell.
What percentage of students in Tazewell go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Tazewell are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell?
Tazewell public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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