Tazewell County Schools & Education
Tazewell County, Virginia
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
32/100
Higher = better
Rating
Below Average
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
$6,473
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
32/100
Higher = better
State avg 54/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#122
of 127 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Tazewell County
School Verdict
Tazewell County faces educational challenges with a school score of 32/100 and a graduation rate of 88.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,473 per pupil, Tazewell County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Tazewell County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 40% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% lower than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Tazewell County, Virginia
A Solid Network of Town Schools
Tazewell County manages 14 public schools, including seven elementary and three high schools. The district supports 5,416 students, primarily located in town centers throughout the county.
Strong Graduation on a Lean Budget
Tazewell achieves an 88.0% graduation rate, which beats the national average despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $6,473. The county's school score of 51.3 remains competitive with the national median.
Tazewell County Public Schools Spotlight
The county operates under a single district, Tazewell County Public Schools, which manages all 5,416 students. There are no charter schools, keeping the focus on a unified traditional curriculum.
Classic Town-Centered Campuses
Most students attend one of the 11 schools located in town settings, where the average school size is 417 students. Richlands High is the largest institution in the county, with 636 students enrolled.
Your Home in Tazewell County
Tazewell's schools offer reliable graduation outcomes and a community-oriented town atmosphere. Check out homes near the Richlands or Tazewell high school clusters for convenient access to local education.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Tazewell County
Total Enrollment
5,416
students
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
1 School District in Tazewell County
Tazewell County Public Schools
14 Public Schools in Tazewell County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHLANDS HIGH | Tazewell County Public Schools | 9–12 | High | 636 |
| Richlands Elementary | Tazewell County Public Schools | PK–5 | Primary | 547 |
| TAZEWELL HIGH | Tazewell County Public Schools | 9–12 | High | 537 |
| GRAHAM HIGH | Tazewell County Public Schools | 9–12 | High | 529 |
| RICHLANDS MIDDLE | Tazewell County Public Schools | 6–8 | Middle | 495 |
| TAZEWELL PRIMARY | Tazewell County Public Schools | PK–2 | Primary | 422 |
| Cedar Bluff Elementary | Tazewell County Public Schools | PK–5 | Primary | 388 |
| GRAHAM MIDDLE | Tazewell County Public Schools | 6–8 | Middle | 372 |
| TAZEWELL MIDDLE | Tazewell County Public Schools | 6–8 | Middle | 369 |
| DUDLEY PRIMARY | Tazewell County Public Schools | PK–2 | Primary | 357 |
| TAZEWELL INTERMEDIATE | Tazewell County Public Schools | 3–5 | Primary | 346 |
| GRAHAM INTERMEDIATE | Tazewell County Public Schools | 3–5 | Primary | 279 |
| Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary | Tazewell County Public Schools | PK–5 | Primary | 139 |
| Tazewell County Career & Technical Center | Tazewell County Public Schools | — | Vocational | — |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,473
State avg $7,941
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Tazewell County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Tazewell County, Virginia?
Tazewell County manages 14 public schools, including seven elementary and three high schools. The district supports 5,416 students, primarily located in town centers throughout the county.
How do schools in Tazewell County perform academically?
Tazewell achieves an 88.0% graduation rate, which beats the national average despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $6,473. The county's school score of 51.3 remains competitive with the national median.
What are the major school districts in Tazewell County, Virginia?
The county operates under a single district, Tazewell County Public Schools, which manages all 5,416 students. There are no charter schools, keeping the focus on a unified traditional curriculum.
What is the school experience like in Tazewell County?
Most students attend one of the 11 schools located in town settings, where the average school size is 417 students. Richlands High is the largest institution in the county, with 636 students enrolled.
How can I find homes near good schools in Tazewell County, Virginia?
Tazewell's schools offer reliable graduation outcomes and a community-oriented town atmosphere. Check out homes near the Richlands or Tazewell high school clusters for convenient access to local education.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.