Tunstall High School is a high school located in Dry Fork, Virginia. Tunstall High School was named for a long time legislator and lawyer, Whitmell P. Tunstall. It was formed in 1964 by the merging of Brosville High and Whitmell High. The official school colors are red and white.
Serving 800 students in grades 9-12, Tunstall High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tunstall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tunstall High School's student population of 800 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
800 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Tunstall High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tunstall High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
16%
21%
White
70%
44%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tunstall High School's ranking?
Tunstall High School is ranked #42 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Tunstall High School often compared to?
Tunstall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatham High School, Dan River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tunstall High School?
The graduation rate of Tunstall High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tunstall High School?
800 students attend Tunstall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Tunstall High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tunstall High School?
Tunstall High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tunstall High School offer ?
Tunstall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Tunstall High School part of?
Tunstall High School is part of Pittsylvania County School District.
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