For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,831 students in Tazewell County, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 131 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Tazewell County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Tazewell County, VA are Graham High School, Cedar Bluff Elementary School and Tazewell Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graham High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 Valleydale
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1089 Cedar Valley Drive
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 963-5765
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 963-5765
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Tazewell Primary
(Math: 95% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Parkview Drive
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4441
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4441
Gr: PK-2 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#1 Academic Cir
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1101
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1101
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Tazewell Intermediate
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1253 West Riverside Drive
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 988-4510
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 988-4510
Gr: 3-5 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Graham Intermediate
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
808 Greever Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3737
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3737
Gr: 2-5 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Tazewell Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
367 Hope Street
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Richlands Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 East Front Street
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Abb's Valley-boissevain Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7030 Abb's Valley Road
Boissevain, VA 24606
(276) 945-5969
Boissevain, VA 24606
(276) 945-5969
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Richlands High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 Tornado Alley
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Tazewell High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
167 Cosby Blvd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6502
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6502
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1840 Tazewell Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1507
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1507
Gr: PK-1 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Tazewell County Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
260 Advantage Road
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-2529
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-2529
Tazewell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rt 644
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-5988
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-5988
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Pocahontas Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
902 Old River Rd
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-9173
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-9173
144 Schoolhouse Road
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 322-5900
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 322-5900
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Tazewell Correctional Center Unit #31 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1245 Clearfork Rd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(540) 988-7184
Tazewell, VA 24651
(540) 988-7184
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tazewell County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Tazewell County, VA include Graham High School, Cedar Bluff Elementary School and Tazewell Primary.
How many public schools are located in Tazewell County?
13 public schools are located in Tazewell County.
What percentage of students in Tazewell County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Tazewell County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County 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).
Which public schools in Tazewell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tazewell County include: Richlands High School vs. Tazewell High School, Graham High School vs. Tazewell High School, Tazewell High School vs. Graham High School
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