Best Big Stone Gap Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 561 students in Big Stone Gap, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Big Stone Gap, VA is 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Big Stone Gap have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Big Stone Gap, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3137 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Gr: 5-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Big Stone Gap, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Big Stone Gap, VA include Union Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Big Stone Gap?
1 public middle schools are located in Big Stone Gap.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Stone Gap?
Big Stone Gap public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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