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Tazewell County School District (2026) - Bluefield, VA

Tazewell County School District

506 Jeffersonville Street
Tazewell, VA 24651-5396
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Tazewell County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,134 students in Tazewell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Tazewell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,138 Schools
# Students
5,134 Students
1,256,693 Students
# Teachers
408 Teachers
92,235 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tazewell County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#13 out of 132 school districts
(Top 10%)
80%
68%
(20-21)
78%
69%
(20-21)
68%
59%
87%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
1%
20%
% Black
3%
21%
% White
92%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,835 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,071 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,835
$15,513
Spending / Student
$12,071
$15,268

Best Tazewell County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graham High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
210 Valleydale
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1089 Cedar Valley Drive
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 963-5765
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Tazewell Primary
(Math: 95% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 Parkview Drive
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4441
Gr: PK-2 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
#1 Academic Cir
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1101
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Tazewell Intermediate
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1253 West Riverside Drive
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 988-4510
Gr: 3-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Graham Intermediate
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
808 Greever Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3737
Gr: 2-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Tazewell Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
367 Hope Street
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Richlands Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
309 East Front Street
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Abb's Valley-boissevain Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7030 Abb's Valley Road
Boissevain, VA 24606
(276) 945-5969
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Richlands Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
185 Learning Lane
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 963-5370
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Richlands High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
138 Tornado Alley
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Tazewell High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
167 Cosby Blvd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6502
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Dudley Primary
1840 Tazewell Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1507
Gr: PK-1 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Tazewell County Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
260 Advantage Road
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-2529

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tazewell County School District?
Tazewell County School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,134 students.
What is the rank of Tazewell County School District?
Tazewell County School District is ranked #13 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County School District?
92% of Tazewell County School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tazewell County School District?
Tazewell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Tazewell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,071 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,134 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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