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

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students

2. Council High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 119 Students

3. Grundy High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students

4. Ridgeview High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dickenson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 592 Students

5. Hurley High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 216 Students

6. Twin Valley High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students

2. Ridgeview Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 547 Students

2. Twin Valley Elementary/middle

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 286 Students

3. Riverview Elementary/middle

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 750 Students

4. Hurley Elementary/middle

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 357 Students

5. Council Elementary/middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 185 Students

6. Sandlick Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

5,738

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

78%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

11%

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

C

18.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.85 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

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

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Buchanan County, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Buchanan County, VA

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Dickenson County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Russell County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
McDowell County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Pike County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Tazewell County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Mingo County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wyoming County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wise County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 74%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Norton City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Washington County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations