Best High Schools in Big Stone Gap, VA

Big Stone Gap, VA has 3 high schools with 1,624 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Big Stone Gap score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Big Stone Gap exceed expectations.

1. Union High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 601 Students

2. Lee High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 781 Students

3. Twin Springs High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 242 Students

Best Middle Schools in Big Stone Gap, VA

Big Stone Gap, VA has 3 middle schools with 941 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Big Stone Gap score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Big Stone Gap meet expectations.

1. Union Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 583 Students

2. Pennington Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 274 Students

3. Dungannon Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 84 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Big Stone Gap, VA

Big Stone Gap, VA has 5 elementary schools with 1,692 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Big Stone Gap score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Big Stone Gap greatly exceed expectations.

1. Union Primary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 861 Students

2. Wise Primary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 607 Students

3. Fort Blackmore Primary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 89 Students

4. St. Charles Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 120 Students

5. Powell Valley Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Powell Valley Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 15 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Big Stone Gap, VA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Big Stone Gap, VA has a total population of 9,373 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Big Stone Gap, VA

4,257

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Big Stone Gap, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

22.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.66 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.40 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Big Stone Gap, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Big Stone Gap, VA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,198 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Big Stone Gap, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Big Stone Gap, VA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Irondale, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lower Exeter, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Oreton, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Appalachia, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Stonega, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Exeter, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Derby, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cracker Neck, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Jasper, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Verdi, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations