Buchanan County Schools & Education
Buchanan County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,443
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#87
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Buchanan County
Measured School Summary
Buchanan County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,443 per pupil, Buchanan County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Buchanan County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #87 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
88.0%
1.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,443
$498 below the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Buchanan County has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Buchanan County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Buchanan County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#87
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 89% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Buchanan County Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
2,462 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Buchanan County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Buchanan County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Buchanan County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
The Educational Fabric of Buchanan County
Buchanan County manages a network of nine public schools, including four elementary and four high schools. This unique structure, featuring a high ratio of secondary schools, serves a total of 2,462 students under one district. One additional school provides specialized or other educational services for the county.
Unified Under Buchanan County Public Schools
The Buchanan County Public Schools district oversees all nine schools and 2,462 students in the region. The county operates without charter schools, focusing all resources on its traditional public campuses. This centralized management helps maintain common standards across the county's varied mountain communities.
Deeply Rural and Community-Focused Schools
Every school in Buchanan County is located in a rural locale, highlighting the rugged and scenic nature of the area. Schools average 308 students each, but sizes vary from Riverview Elementary/Middle with 750 students to Hurley High with 216. This rural setting fosters strong local identity and community support for each neighborhood school.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Buchanan County
Reported Enrollment
2,462
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Buchanan County
Buchanan County Public Schools
9 Public Schools in Buchanan County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Elementary/Middle | Record | Buchanan County Public Schools | Grundy, 24614Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 750 |
| Hurley Elementary/Middle | Record | Buchanan County Public Schools | Hurley, 24620Rural: Remote | PK–7 | Primary | 357 |
| GRUNDY HIGH | Record | Buchanan County Public Schools | Grundy, 24614Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 355 |
| Twin Valley Elementary/Middle | Record | Buchanan County Public Schools | Oakwood, 24631Rural: Distant | PK–7 | Primary | 286 |
| HURLEY HIGH | Record | Buchanan County Public Schools | Hurley, 24620Rural: Remote | 8–12 | High | 216 |
| TWIN VALLEY HIGH | Record | Buchanan County Public Schools | Pilgrim Knob, 24634Rural: Remote | 8–12 | High | 194 |
| Council Elementary/Middle | Record | Buchanan County Public Schools | Honaker, 24260Rural: Distant | PK–7 | Primary | 185 |
| COUNCIL HIGH | Record | Buchanan County Public Schools | Honaker, 24260Rural: Distant | 8–12 | High | 119 |
| Buchanan County Technology Career & Higher Learning Center | Record | Buchanan County Public Schools | Grundy, 24614Rural: Remote | — | Vocational | — |
Riverview Elementary/Middle
Buchanan County Public Schools
Grundy, 24614 / Rural: Remote
Hurley Elementary/Middle
Buchanan County Public Schools
Hurley, 24620 / Rural: Remote
Twin Valley Elementary/Middle
Buchanan County Public Schools
Oakwood, 24631 / Rural: Distant
TWIN VALLEY HIGH
Buchanan County Public Schools
Pilgrim Knob, 24634 / Rural: Remote
Council Elementary/Middle
Buchanan County Public Schools
Honaker, 24260 / Rural: Distant
Buchanan County Technology Career & Higher Learning Center
Buchanan County Public Schools
Grundy, 24614 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,443
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Buchanan County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Buchanan County, Virginia?
Buchanan County manages a network of nine public schools, including four elementary and four high schools. This unique structure, featuring a high ratio of secondary schools, serves a total of 2,462 students under one district. One additional school provides specialized or other educational services for the county.
What are the major school districts in Buchanan County, Virginia?
The Buchanan County Public Schools district oversees all nine schools and 2,462 students in the region. The county operates without charter schools, focusing all resources on its traditional public campuses. This centralized management helps maintain common standards across the county's varied mountain communities.
What is the school experience like in Buchanan County?
Every school in Buchanan County is located in a rural locale, highlighting the rugged and scenic nature of the area. Schools average 308 students each, but sizes vary from Riverview Elementary/Middle with 750 students to Hurley High with 216. This rural setting fosters strong local identity and community support for each neighborhood school.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.