For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,291 students in 24651, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 24651, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 24651, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 24651 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 24651, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24651, VA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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%
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%
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
24651, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 24651, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24651, VA include Tazewell Primary, Tazewell Middle School and Tazewell High School.
How many public schools are located in 24651?
4 public schools are located in 24651.
What percentage of students in 24651 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 24651 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24651?
24651 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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