For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 703 students in Tazewell County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tazewell County, VA are Graham Middle School and Tazewell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tazewell County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
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 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 middle schools in Tazewell County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tazewell County, VA include Graham Middle School and Tazewell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tazewell County?
2 public middle schools are located in Tazewell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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