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Union Primary

2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Union Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Union Primary's student population of 830 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1975

School Rankings

Union Primary ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Primary is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#196 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
92%
68%
(20-21)
79%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
89%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Primary's ranking?
Union Primary is ranked #196 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Union Primary often compared to?
Union Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Wise Primary, Duffield-pattonsville Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Union Primary?
830 students attend Union Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Union Primary students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Primary?
Union Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union Primary offer ?
Union Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Union Primary part of?

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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