Graham High School is a public high school located in Bluefield, Virginia across the state line from Bluefield, West Virginia in Tazewell County, Virginia, as a part of Tazewell County Public Schools.
Serving 530 students in grades 9-12, Graham High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Graham High School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Colors
Grey, Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Graham High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graham High School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥95%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
86%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graham High School's ranking?
Graham High School is ranked #97 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Graham High School often compared to?
Graham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tazewell High School, Richlands High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Graham High School?
The graduation rate of Graham High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Graham High School?
530 students attend Graham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Graham High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graham High School?
Graham High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Graham High School offer ?
Graham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Graham High School part of?
Graham High School is part of Tazewell County School District.
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