For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 703 students in Tazewell County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tazewell County, VA are Graham Middle School and Tazewell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tazewell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#1 Academic Cir
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1101
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1101
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Tazewell Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
367 Hope Street
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Tazewell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rt 644
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-5988
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-5988
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Pocahontas Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
902 Old River Rd
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-9173
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-9173
144 Schoolhouse Road
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 322-5900
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 322-5900
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Tazewell Correctional Center Unit #31 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1245 Clearfork Rd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(540) 988-7184
Tazewell, VA 24651
(540) 988-7184
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tazewell County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tazewell County, VA include Graham Middle School and Tazewell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tazewell County?
2 public middle schools are located in Tazewell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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