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Graham High

Q: Is Graham High a good school?

Graham High ranks 75 th of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

75^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Virginia High Schools

Better than 77% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Graham High is a public high school located in Bluefield, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 530. The school is part of the Tazewell County Public Schools district, which is ranked 18 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Graham High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Virginia, with rankings ranging from 4th to 75th out of over 325 schools in recent years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating exceptional academic performance. Graham High's students consistently outperform the state and district averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments across various subjects, including Writing, Geometry, Algebra I, Biology, and English Reading. Additionally, the school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.9% to 96.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages, and its dropout rates are consistently low, ranging from 2.1% to 5.3%.

When compared to the nearby Tazewell High School, which is also part of the Tazewell County Public Schools district, Graham High consistently outperforms Tazewell High on academic measures, graduation rates, and other key metrics. Bland County High, a school in a neighboring district, also performs well academically, but Graham High maintains a slight edge in several areas, such as SOL assessment scores and statewide rankings.

489

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,855

Per pupil spending ?

89.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

210 Valleydale
Bluefield, VA 24605-9400

(276) 326-1235

District: Tazewell County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

African American:

5.7%

Two or more races:

5.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2015 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Virginia high schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (26% vs 15% Virginia)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg86%

Virginia avg82%

75^th of 328

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the Tazewell County Public Schools

18^th of 129Tazewell County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	72.6	75 of 328	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	79.4	25 of 329	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	78.2	31 of 326	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	82.5	5 of 325	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	83.3	4 of 327	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	68.4	54 of 327	83.5%	★★★★☆
2018	59.3	103 of 326	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.5	147 of 324	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.8	108 of 321	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.5	71 of 322	78.0%	★★★★☆
2014	57.1	101 of 322	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.8	172 of 321	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.1	99 of 321	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.4	113 of 320	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.0	107 of 317	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.4	64 of 313	79.6%	★★★★☆
2008	65.3	64 of 316	79.7%	★★★★☆
2007	66.4	54 of 313	82.7%	★★★★☆
2006	72.9	25 of 314	92.0%	★★★★★
2005	62.9	64 of 308	79.2%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	75.5	42 of 253	83.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	34 of 249	86.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	69.2	92 of 321	71.3%	★★★★☆
2024	74.3	51 of 322	84.2%	★★★★☆
2023	81.2	18 of 320	94.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	72.2	62 of 324	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	86.4	15 of 320	95.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	73.1	67 of 322	79.2%	★★★★☆
2024	83.1	15 of 322	95.3%	★★★★★
2023	73.8	64 of 321	80.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	59.3	139 of 313	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.4	50 of 314	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	67.0	73 of 315	76.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2024)83rd percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)81st percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)79th percentile~ school

Female (2025)71st percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)56th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Geometry100%+15 vs state

Writing94%+14 vs state

English Reading93%+5 vs state

Algebra I91%+12 vs state

Biology80%~ state avg

Geography75%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Writing (2025)		SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)			SOL Algebra II (2025)	SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Biology (2025)			SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)				SOL Geography (2025)		SOL World History I (2025)	SOL Civics and Economics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Graham High	Public	9-12	210 Valleydale	Bluefield	24605	Tazewell County	Tazewell County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 326-1235	489	41	11.8	89.6%	420 (85.9%)	28 (5.7%)	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.7%)	72.6	75^th of 328 public high schools	77.1%		79.4	25^th of 329 public high schools	92.4%	50		93.8	100.0		94.7	85.0					97.4	72.8						92.8		74.6			$7,855	$395	$7,460
Bland County High	Public	6-12	176 Eagles Road	Rocky Gap	24366	Bland County	Bland County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 928-1100	517	31	16.7	53.0%	423 (81.8%)	40 (7.7%)	15 (2.9%)	17 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.9%)	82.8	12^th of 328 public high schools	96.3%		88.8	2^nd of 329 public high schools	99.4%	10	78.3		100.0	100.0	95.8			71.4	57.8	36.4		89.1		67.4	73.5	78.3	77.3	100.0	92.9		67.9	70.8	$6,419	$124	$6,295
Tazewell High	Public	9-12	167 Cosby Blvd	Tazewell	24651	Tazewell County	Tazewell County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 988-6502	509	44	11.5	88.8%	462 (90.8%)	21 (4.1%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	69.1	96^th of 328 public high schools	70.7%		66	109^th of 329 public high schools	66.9%	13		88.0			98.6	64.7	100.0				92.6	84.5	92.3					87.6		76.4			$8,589	$247	$8,342

Frequently Asked Questions about Graham High

How many students attend Graham High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 489 students attended Graham High.

What district is Graham High in?

Tazewell County Public Schools

Is Graham High a good school?

Graham High ranks 75^th of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Graham High?

Students at Graham High are 86% White, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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