For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,639 students in Tazewell County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Tazewell County, VA are Graham High School, Richlands High School and Tazewell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Tazewell 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 Graham High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High 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.
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: #33.
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%
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 high schools in Tazewell County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Tazewell County, VA include Graham High School, Richlands High School and Tazewell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tazewell County?
3 public high schools are located in Tazewell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Tazewell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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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