Best Schools in Buchanan County, VA
Buchanan County, VA has a total of 18 schools including 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 5,738 students attend Buchanan County, VA schools. On average, schools in Buchanan County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Buchanan County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Buchanan County, VA
Buchanan County, VA has 9 high schools with 2,302 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 Buchanan County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buchanan County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Richlands High
SchoolGrade
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
2. Council High
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Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 119 Students
3. Grundy High
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Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
4. Ridgeview High
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Dickenson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 592 Students
5. Hurley High
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Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 216 Students
6. Twin Valley High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 194 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buchanan County, VA
Buchanan County, VA has 6 middle schools with 2,513 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 Buchanan County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buchanan County meet expectations.
1. Richlands Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
2. Ridgeview Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dickenson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buchanan County, VA
Buchanan County, VA has 2 elementary schools with 923 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 Buchanan County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buchanan County exceed expectations.
1. Richlands Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 547 Students
2. Twin Valley Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
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Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 286 Students
3. Riverview Elementary/middle
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Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 750 Students
4. Hurley Elementary/middle
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Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 357 Students
5. Council Elementary/middle
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Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 185 Students
6. Sandlick Elementary
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Dickenson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buchanan County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buchanan County, VA has a total population of 20,355 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buchanan County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buchanan County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buchanan County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buchanan County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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