Public schools in Bluefield, VA
5 open public schools with an address in Bluefield, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,584
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Bluefield public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Bluefield, VA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,584 students, an average of 317 per school. The largest campus is Graham High (489 students), and the largest elementary school is Graham Intermediate (404).
Every listed school belongs to Tazewell County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 89% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bluefield
Elementary schools in Bluefield
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary Tazewell County Public Schools | KG–05 | 144 | 13.9:1 | |
| Dudley Primary Tazewell County Public Schools | PK–01 | 208 | 13.3:1 | |
| Graham Intermediate Tazewell County Public Schools | 02–05 | 404 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Bluefield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Middle Tazewell County Public Schools | 06–08 | 339 | 14:1 |
High schools in Bluefield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham High Tazewell County Public Schools | 09–12 | 489 | 11.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.7%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Bluefield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,584 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bluefield
How many public schools are in Bluefield, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Bluefield: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,584 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bluefield?
All listed public schools with an address in Bluefield belong to Tazewell County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Bluefield?
Graham High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bluefield, with 489 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bluefield?
No school with an address in Bluefield is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bluefield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bluefield public schools is 13.9:1, similar to the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bluefield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities