For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,639 students in Tazewell County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Tazewell County, VA are Graham High School, Richlands High School and Tazewell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Tazewell County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Graham High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tazewell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graham High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 Valleydale
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Richlands High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 Tornado Alley
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Tazewell High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
167 Cosby Blvd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6502
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6502
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tazewell County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tazewell County, VA include Graham High School, Richlands High School and Tazewell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tazewell County?
3 public high schools are located in Tazewell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Tazewell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tazewell County include: Richlands High School vs. Tazewell High School, Graham High School vs. Tazewell High School, Tazewell High School vs. Graham High School
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