For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,196 students in Buchanan County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buchanan County, VA are Richlands Middle School, Twin Valley High School and Twin Valley Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Buchanan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richlands Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 Learning Lane
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 963-5370
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 963-5370
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Twin Valley High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14449 Dismal River Road
Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634
(276) 259-7818
Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634
(276) 259-7818
Gr: 8-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Twin Valley Elementary Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9017 Riverside Drive
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-4537
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-4537
Gr: PK-7 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Hurley High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6911 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Gr: 8-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Riverview Elementary Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27382 Riverside Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Gr: PK-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Hurley Elementary Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6911 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Gr: PK-7 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Buchanan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8668 Slate Creek Road
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 244-3200
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 244-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Keen Mountain Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3402 Kennel Gap Rd
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-7411
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-7411
122 School Street
Raven, VA 24639
(276) 964-9437
Raven, VA 24639
(276) 964-9437
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
8433 Lovers Gap Road
Vansant, VA 24656
(276) 597-7552
Vansant, VA 24656
(276) 597-7552
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Buchanan County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buchanan County, VA include Richlands Middle School, Twin Valley High School and Twin Valley Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Buchanan County?
6 public middle schools are located in Buchanan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Buchanan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Buchanan County include: Twin Valley Elementary Middle School vs. Riverview Elementary Middle School, Hurley Elementary Middle School vs. Riverview Elementary Middle School, Riverview Elementary Middle School vs. Twin Valley Elementary Middle School
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