For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,705 students in Tazewell County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Tazewell County, VA are Graham High School, Tazewell High School and Richlands 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 79% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public high schools.
Tazewell County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Virginia average of 90%.
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 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tazewell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Graham High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
210 Valleydale
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Tazewell High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
167 Cosby Blvd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6502
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6502
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Richlands High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
138 Tornado Alley
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Tazewell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rt 644
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-5988
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-5988
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Pocahontas Correctional Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
902 Old River Rd
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-9173
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-9173
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
144 Schoolhouse Road
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 322-5900
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 322-5900
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Tazewell Correctional Center Unit #31 (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1245 Clearfork Rd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(540) 988-7184
Tazewell, VA 24651
(540) 988-7184
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, Tazewell High School and Richlands High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tazewell County, VA?
3 public high schools are located in Tazewell County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County, VA?
Tazewell County, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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