For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 756 students in Buchanan County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, VA are Grundy High School, Hurley High School and Twin Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Buchanan County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grundy High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Buchanan County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grundy High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Golden Wave Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Hurley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6339 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-7642
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-7642
Grades: 8-12
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Twin Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14449 Dismal River Road
Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634
(276) 259-7818
Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634
(276) 259-7818
Grades: 8-12
| 198 students
Buchanan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8668 Slate Creek Road
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 244-3200
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 244-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Keen Mountain Correctional Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3402 Kennel Gap Rd
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-7411
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-7411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
122 School Street
Raven, VA 24639
(276) 964-9437
Raven, VA 24639
(276) 964-9437
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
8433 Lovers Gap Road
Vansant, VA 24656
(276) 597-7552
Vansant, VA 24656
(276) 597-7552
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, VA include Grundy High School, Hurley High School and Twin Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buchanan County, VA?
3 public high schools are located in Buchanan County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County, VA?
Buchanan County, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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