Top Rankings
Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,302 students in Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
51±¬ÁÏs in Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,139 Schools
# Students
5,302 Students
1,257,026 Students
# Teachers
420 Teachers
92,134 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 132 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
59%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
1%
19%
% Black
3%
22%
% White
92%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,428 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,509. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,689 is less than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,428
$15,509
Spending / Student
$11,689
$15,264
Best Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
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 Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 Learning Lane
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 963-5370
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 963-5370
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs?
Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs manages 14 public schools serving 5,302 students.
What is the rank of Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs?
Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #13 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs?
92% of Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs?
Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Tazewell County 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,689 is less than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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