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Tazewell County

Virginia · Public K-12

Tazewell County in Virginia has 14 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 5,134 students with Tazewell County Public Schools the largest district. That works out to 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Tazewell County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,134
-656 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
-2 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 93%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
1 districts
Enrollment
5,134
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,313
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.3%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
8
2,416 students
Middle
3
1,163 students
High
3
1,555 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tazewell County Public Schools
5,134 students · 1 district in Tazewell County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Tazewell 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
93%
Hispanic
1%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
1%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.0% under 18

Test scores in Tazewell County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 11 schools in Tazewell County ranked by score →

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Richlands ElementaryRichlandsElementaryPK-05576·
Richlands HighRichlandsHigh09-12557·
Tazewell HighTazewellHigh09-12509·
Graham HighBluefieldHigh09-12489·
Richlands MiddleRichlandsMiddle06-08447·
Tazewell PrimaryTazewellElementaryPK-02405·
Graham IntermediateBluefieldElementary02-05404·
Tazewell MiddleTazewellMiddle06-08377·
Tazewell IntermediateNorth TazewellElementary03-05371·
Graham MiddleBluefieldMiddle06-08339·
Cedar Bluff ElementaryCedar BluffElementaryPK-05308·
Dudley PrimaryBluefieldElementaryPK-01208·
Abb's Valley-Boissevain ElementaryBluefieldElementaryPK-05144·
Tazewell County Career & Technical CenterTazewellElementaryN-N··

Cities in Tazewell County

Bluefield5 schoolsTazewell4 schoolsRichlands3 schoolsCedar Bluff1 schoolNorth Tazewell1 school

About Tazewell County

In Virginia, Tazewell County is a rural-scale county of about 39,624 residents. 14 public schools across the county teaches about 5,134 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $47,313, about 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 38% lower than the Virginia median.

For a sense of the school types, Tazewell County comprises 8 elementary schools (2,416 students), 3 middle schools (1,163), and 3 high schools (1,555).

Tazewell County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 5,134 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 11%: 5,790 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,134 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 15 to 13 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for Tazewell County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County, Virginia has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,134 students.
How many high schools are in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County, Virginia has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,555 students.
How many middle schools are in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County, Virginia has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,163 students.
How many elementary schools are in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County, Virginia has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,416 students.
What is the largest school district in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County Public Schools is the largest school district in Tazewell County, serving approximately 5,134 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Tazewell County?
Tazewell County, Virginia has a population of approximately 39,624, with a median age of 45. About 20.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Tazewell County?
Median household income in Tazewell County is $47,313, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 13.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Tazewell County?
Approximately 16.6% of adults 25 and older in Tazewell County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Tazewell County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 89.3% of students in Tazewell 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 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tazewell County schools?
Across Tazewell County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.2 to 1.

Tazewell County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data