Best High Schools in Tazewell County, VA

Tazewell County, VA has 11 high schools with 3,600 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 Tazewell County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tazewell County exceed expectations.

1. Graham High

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students

2. Tazewell High

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students

3. 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

4. Northwood High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students

5. 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

6. Bluefield High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 608 Students

7. Montcalm High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 282 Students

8. River View High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students

Best Middle Schools in Tazewell County, VA

Tazewell County, VA has 7 middle schools with 2,454 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 Tazewell County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tazewell County exceed expectations.

1. Tazewell Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students

2. Graham Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students

3. 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

4. Northwood Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 151 Students

5. Bluefield Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Tazewell County, VA

Tazewell County, VA has 14 elementary schools with 3,877 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 Tazewell County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tazewell County exceed expectations.

1. Belfast Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 140 Students

2. Graham Intermediate

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 279 Students

3. 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

4. Cedar Bluff Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students

5. Bland County Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 371 Students

6. Tazewell Intermediate

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 346 Students

7. Swords Creek Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 106 Students

8. Saltville Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students

9. 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

10. Rich Valley Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Tazewell County, VA

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

Community Factors

Tazewell County, VA has a total population of 40,429 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Tazewell County, VA

9,931

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Tazewell 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+

17.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

13.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tazewell County, VA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,017 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Tazewell County, VA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

McDowell County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Smyth County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bland County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mercer County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Buchanan County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wythe County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Russell County, VA

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

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Grayson County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations