Buchanan County Public Schools School District
School District · Grundy, Virginia
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,191
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,191
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Buchanan County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Buchanan County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Twin Valley Elementary/middle
Oakwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Council High
Honaker · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hurley High
Hurley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#44 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,191
+$122 vs Virginia median
District size
2,378 students
Smaller than Virginia median
The short answer
Buchanan County Public Schools ranks #44 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Buchanan County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Twin Valley Elementary/middle (8.5/10), Council High (7.5/10), and Hurley High (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Buchanan County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Buchanan County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twin Valley Elementary/middle | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Council High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Hurley High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Hurley Elementary/middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Riverview Elementary/middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Grundy High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Council Elementary/middle | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Twin Valley High | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Buchanan County Public Schools
Buchanan County Public Schools is a Grundy, Virginia school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,378 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $15,191 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Buchanan County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Twin Valley Elementary/middle, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Buchanan County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 68.9% and ELA proficiency of 75.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Buchanan County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Buchanan County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Buchanan County Public Schools
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Grundy
- Total Enrollment
- 2,378
- Teachers (FTE)
- 206
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Buchanan County Public Schools?
Buchanan County Public Schools has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Buchanan County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Buchanan County Public Schools is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Buchanan County Public Schools?
Buchanan County Public Schools spends $15,191 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buchanan County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Buchanan County Public Schools is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Buchanan County Public Schools?
Twin Valley Elementary/middle is the highest-rated school in Buchanan County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Buchanan County Public Schools?
Across schools in Buchanan County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Buchanan County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Buchanan County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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