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Buchanan County

Virginia · Public K-12

10 public schools serving approximately 2,462 students, in a county of 19,415 residents.

Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
2,462
NCES CCD
Median income
$42,886
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
92.7%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
5
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Buchanan County Public Schools
2,462 students · 1 district in Buchanan County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Buchanan County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
94%
Hispanic
1%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
48
16.7% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Riverview Elementary/MiddleGrundyElementaryPK-08750·
Hurley Elementary/MiddleHurleyElementaryPK-07357·
GRUNDY HIGHGrundyHigh09-12355·
Twin Valley Elementary/MiddleOakwoodElementaryPK-07286·
HURLEY HIGHHurleyHigh08-12216·
TWIN VALLEY HIGHPilgrim KnobHigh08-12194·
Council Elementary/MiddleHonakerElementaryPK-07185·
COUNCIL HIGHHonakerHigh08-12119·
Buchanan County Technology Career & Higher Learning CenterGrundyNot applicableN -N ··
New Buchanan HighGrundyHigh09-12··

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County, Virginia has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,462 students.
How many high schools are in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County, Virginia has 5 public high schools, along with 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County Public Schools is the largest school district in Buchanan County, serving approximately 2,462 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Buchanan County?
Buchanan County, Virginia has a population of approximately 19,415, with a median age of 48. About 16.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Buchanan County?
Median household income in Buchanan County is $42,886, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 17.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Buchanan County?
Approximately 11.5% of adults 25 and older in Buchanan County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Buchanan County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 92.7% of students in Buchanan County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buchanan County schools?
Across Buchanan County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Buchanan County?
Buchanan County residents are approximately 94% White, 1% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Buchanan County is owner-occupied?
Buchanan County has about 10,321 housing units, of which roughly 83.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data