For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,544 students in Buchanan County, VA (there are , serving 228 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Buchanan County, VA are Richlands Middle School, Twin Valley High School and Grundy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Buchanan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richlands Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 Learning Lane
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 963-5370
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 963-5370
Grades: 6-8
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Valley High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14449 Dismal River Road
Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634
(276) 259-7818
Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634
(276) 259-7818
Grades: 8-12
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Grundy High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Golden Wave Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Twin Valley Elementary Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9017 Riverside Drive
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-4537
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-4537
Grades: PK-7
| 262 students
Rank: #55.
Hurley High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6911 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Grades: 8-12
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27382 Riverside Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #77.
Hurley Elementary Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6911 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Grades: PK-7
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buchanan County Technology Career & Higher Learning Center
Vocational School
1124 Almarine Drive, Slate Cre
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-4541
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-4541
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4447 Slate Creek Road Suite 1
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-4551
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-4551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Buchanan County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8668 Slate Creek Road
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 244-3200
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 244-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Keen Mountain Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3402 Kennel Gap Rd
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-7411
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-7411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
122 School Street
Raven, VA 24639
(276) 964-9437
Raven, VA 24639
(276) 964-9437
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
8433 Lovers Gap Road
Vansant, VA 24656
(276) 597-7552
Vansant, VA 24656
(276) 597-7552
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buchanan County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Buchanan County, VA include Richlands Middle School, Twin Valley High School and Grundy High School.
How many public schools are located in Buchanan County?
9 public schools are located in Buchanan County.
What percentage of students in Buchanan County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Buchanan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Buchanan County include: Twin Valley Elementary Middle School vs. Riverview Elementary Middle School, Hurley Elementary Middle School vs. Riverview Elementary Middle School, Riverview Elementary Middle School vs. Twin Valley Elementary Middle School
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