Best Big Stone Gap Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,934 students in Big Stone Gap, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Big Stone Gap, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Big Stone Gap, VA are Union Primary, Union High School and Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Big Stone Gap, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Big Stone Gap have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).