Middle Schools in Tazewell County Public Schools

The Tazewell County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to three middle schools: Richlands Middle, Graham Middle, and Tazewell Middle. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the highly-ranked Tazewell County Public Schools district.

Among the three middle schools, Graham Middle stands out as the top performer, ranking 25th out of 417 middle schools in Virginia and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with 100% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra I and over 80% proficient or better in Math and Reading across all grade levels. Additionally, Graham Middle has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 13.7, compared to 18.3 at Richlands Middle and 12.3 at Tazewell Middle.

While all three middle schools in the Tazewell County Public Schools district have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.53% to 83.2%, the schools generally perform well on state assessments. However, there are some areas, such as 8th grade Math and Science, where scores lag behind the state average, presenting an opportunity for the district to identify and address any gaps in curriculum or instructional practices. Additionally, the racial makeup of the schools is predominantly White, suggesting the district may need to consider strategies to promote diversity and inclusion within its student population.