For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 569 students in 24219, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in 24219, VA is Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 24219 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 24219, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24219, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3137 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Grades: 5-8
| 569 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 middle schools in 24219, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 24219, VA include Union Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 24219?
1 public middle schools are located in 24219.
What is the racial composition of students in 24219?
24219 public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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