For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,322 students in 24651, VA (there are , serving 67 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 24651, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24651, VA are Tazewell High School, Tazewell Primary and Tazewell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24651 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24651, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24651, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tazewell High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
167 Cosby Blvd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6502
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6502
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Tazewell Primary
(Math: 95% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Parkview Drive
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4441
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4441
Grades: PK-2
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
Tazewell Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
367 Hope Street
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tazewell County Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
260 Advantage Road
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-2529
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-2529
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
24651, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tazewell Correctional Center Unit #31 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1245 Clearfork Rd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(540) 988-7184
Tazewell, VA 24651
(540) 988-7184
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24651, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24651, VA include Tazewell High School, Tazewell Primary and Tazewell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 24651?
4 public schools are located in 24651.
What percentage of students in 24651 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 24651 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24651?
24651 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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