Best Schools in Tazewell County, VA
Tazewell County, VA has 20 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,076 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Tazewell County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tazewell County, VA
The top high schools in Tazewell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richlands High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
2. Tazewell High
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Projected Test Scores
Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students
3. Graham High
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
4. Honaker High
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Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 435 Students
5. Twin Valley High
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Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 194 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tazewell County, VA
The top middle schools in Tazewell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Graham Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
2. Tazewell Middle
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
3. Richlands Middle
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tazewell County, VA
The top elementary schools in Tazewell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abb's Valley-boissevain Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 139 Students
2. Honaker Elementary
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Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 579 Students
3. Cedar Bluff Elementary
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
4. Richlands Elementary
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 547 Students
5. Graham Intermediate
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 279 Students
6. Tazewell Intermediate
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 346 Students
7. Twin Valley Elementary/middle
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Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 286 Students
8. Tazewell Primary
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 422 Students
9. Dudley Primary
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 357 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
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 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
17.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Tazewell County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tazewell County, VA
How many schools are in Tazewell County, VA?
Tazewell County, VA has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,076 students in total.
How do schools in Tazewell County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Tazewell County score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Tazewell County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tazewell 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: 16%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Tazewell County
5 places in Tazewell County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Bluefield (5)
- Richlands (3)
- Tazewell (3)
- Cedar Bluff (1)
- North Tazewell (1)
School districts (1)
- Tazewell County Public Schools (13 schools)