Very Good
#463 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 25% in state
Graham Middle
Middle School · Tazewell County Public Schools · Bluefield, VA
A Tazewell County Public Schools middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
#1 Academic Cir, Bluefield, VA 24605
- Math 87% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Graham Middle score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 84% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Graham Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,179/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluefield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,411
Median home value
$144,600
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Richlands MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 471 | Compare → |
| Tazewell MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 378 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tazewell County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Graham Middle is listed in Tazewell County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Graham Middle
Graham Middle is a public middle school in Bluefield, VA, part of Tazewell County Public Schools, serving approximately 325 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Graham Middle
What grades does Graham Middle serve?
Graham Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Graham Middle?
Graham Middle has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Middle is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Graham Middle rank in VA?
Graham Middle ranks #463 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Graham Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Graham Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Graham Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Graham Middle has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Graham Middle a charter school?
No, Graham Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Graham Middle a Title I school?
No, Graham Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Graham Middle?
85.5% of students at Graham Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (276) 326-1101
- Area population (ZIP 24605)
- 8,839
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24605; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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