For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 567 students in 24219, VA.
The top ranked public high school in 24219, VA is Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 24219 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 24219, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 24219 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24219, VA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 Powell Valley Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
24219, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wallen's Ridge Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
272 Dogwood Dr
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 24219, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in 24219, VA include Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in 24219?
1 public high schools are located in 24219.
What is the racial composition of students in 24219?
24219 public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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