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Tazewell County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
13
Schools
5,416
Students
$12,499
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
82.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+31pp vs nat'l
83.6%
Graduation Rate
-2.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Tazewell County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 5,416 students across 13 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,499 is below the national average for a US public school district. 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abb's Valley-Boissevain ElementaryPK–05139
Cedar Bluff ElementaryPK–05388
DUDLEY PRIMARYPK–02357
GRAHAM INTERMEDIATE03–05279
Richlands ElementaryPK–05547
TAZEWELL INTERMEDIATE03–05346
TAZEWELL PRIMARYPK–02422
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GRAHAM MIDDLE06–08372
RICHLANDS MIDDLE06–08495
TAZEWELL MIDDLE06–08369
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GRAHAM HIGH09–12529
RICHLANDS HIGH09–12636
TAZEWELL HIGH09–12537
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,499-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
22%
State
65.5%
Local (property tax)
21.6%
Federal
12.9%

State funding accounts for 66% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,416
Students
83%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.6%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
83% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tazewell County Public Schools?
Tazewell County Public Schools has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,416 students.
What is the graduation rate for Tazewell County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 83.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Tazewell County Public Schools spend per student?
Tazewell County Public Schools spends $12,499 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Tazewell County Public Schools?
83% of students in Tazewell County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Tazewell County Public Schools?
No, Tazewell County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tazewell County Public Schools serve?
Tazewell County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Tazewell County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tazewell County Public Schools is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.