For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 548 students in Hurley, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Hurley, VA are Hurley High School and Hurley Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hurley, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hurley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hurley, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hurley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6911 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Grades: 8-12
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Hurley Elementary Middle School
(Math: 43% | 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hurley, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Hurley, VA include Hurley High School and Hurley Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hurley?
2 public schools are located in Hurley.
What is the racial composition of students in Hurley?
Hurley public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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