Tazewell County Public Schools

The Tazewell County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district as a whole is highly ranked, coming in at 11th out of 130 school districts in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as top performers. Graham High School is ranked 25th out of 329 high schools in Virginia and boasts a 5-star rating, with consistently high SOL test scores and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.2. Similarly, Graham Middle School is ranked 25th out of 417 middle schools in the state and also holds a 5-star rating, with exceptional SOL test performance and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.7. At the elementary level, Cedar Bluff Elementary stands out, ranking 87th out of 1,114 elementary schools in Virginia and earning a 5-star rating with strong SOL scores and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.5.

While the district's schools generally perform well, they face some challenges. The student population is predominantly white, ranging from 86.96% to 97.68% white students, with relatively low percentages of minority students. Additionally, all schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. The per-student spending across the district also varies, from $6,370 to $8,888 per student, with an average of around $7,300. Overall, the Tazewell County Public Schools district appears to be delivering strong academic results, but may need to address issues of diversity and equity to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.