Serving 509 students in grades 9-12, Tazewell High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Tazewell High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tazewell High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tazewell High School?
The graduation rate of Tazewell High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tazewell High School?
509 students attend Tazewell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tazewell High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tazewell High School?
Tazewell High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tazewell High School offer ?
Tazewell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tazewell High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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