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TAZEWELL MIDDLE

367 Hope Street, Tazewell, VA 24651Tazewell County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
369
Students
Total enrolled
$12,499
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 20% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 369 students in grades 06–08 in Tazewell, Virginia.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,499 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

TAZEWELL MIDDLE is a mid-sized middle in Tazewell, Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 369 students. The district invests $12,499 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at TAZEWELL MIDDLE

369
Total Students
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
83%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution187 male · 182 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility83%
National avg 52% · 307 students
Student Composition
90%
Asian1%
White90%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510381001669

Academic Outcomes at TAZEWELL MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 66th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 24651

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,499Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,499
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,500
Student Support$2,375
Administration$1,500
Operations$1,875
Other$1,250
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,499 spent per student, an estimated $5,537 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
22%
State government
65.5%
Local (property tax)
21.6%
Federal programs
12.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 83% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Richlands ElementaryTAZEWELL PRIMARYCedar Bluff ElementaryDUDLEY PRIMARY
+3 more
↓
Middle
RICHLANDS MIDDLEGRAHAM MIDDLE
↓
High School
RICHLANDS HIGHTAZEWELL HIGHGRAHAM HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyTazewell County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTazewell County Public Schools →
Phone: (276)988-6513
NCES ID: 510381001669
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Tazewell seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Tazewell County Public Schools
High
RICHLANDS HIGH
636 students · 09–12
● 38 opp82% FRL
Elem
Richlands Elementary
547 students · PK–05
● 38 opp83% FRL
High
TAZEWELL HIGH
537 students · 09–12
● 47 opp83% FRL
High
GRAHAM HIGH
529 students · 09–12
● 41 opp83% FRL
Mid
RICHLANDS MIDDLE
495 students · 06–08
● 44 opp83% FRL
Elem
TAZEWELL PRIMARY
422 students · PK–02
● 47 opp83% FRL
Elem
Cedar Bluff Elementary
388 students · PK–05
● 45 opp83% FRL
Mid
GRAHAM MIDDLE
372 students · 06–08
● 41 opp83% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
367 Hope Street, Tazewell, VA 24651
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.