Best Schools in Buchanan County, VA
Buchanan County, VA has 12 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,684 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Buchanan County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buchanan County, VA
The top high schools in Buchanan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgeview High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickenson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 592 Students
2. Grundy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
3. Hurley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 216 Students
4. Council High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 119 Students
5. Twin Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 194 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buchanan County, VA
The top middle schools in Buchanan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgeview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickenson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 440 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buchanan County, VA
The top elementary schools in Buchanan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverview Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 750 Students
2. Twin Valley Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 286 Students
3. Hurley Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 357 Students
4. Council Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 185 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buchanan County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buchanan County, VA
How many schools are in Buchanan County, VA?
Buchanan County, VA has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,684 students in total.
How do schools in Buchanan County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Buchanan County score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Buchanan County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buchanan County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Buchanan County
4 places in Buchanan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Buchanan County Public Schools (8 schools)