High Schools in Buchanan County Public Schools

The Buchanan County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to four high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. These schools, which include Grundy High, Hurley High, Twin Valley High, and Council High, face significant economic challenges, with over 97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across the district.

Among these schools, Hurley High stands out as a top performer, ranking 23rd out of 329 Virginia high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hurley High consistently excels on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, particularly in Algebra I, Earth Science, and English Reading for 11th grade. Council High also demonstrates strong academic performance, with high scores in Algebra I, Biology, and English Reading for 11th grade, potentially due to its higher spending of $9,286 per student, the highest in the district.

However, the district as a whole faces challenges, as Grundy High and Twin Valley High struggle to meet district and state averages on SOL tests. Additionally, the schools in the Buchanan County Public Schools district have a strikingly homogeneous student population, with White students making up 97% or more of the student body, which may limit the diversity of educational experiences and perspectives available to students.