Top Rankings
Pulaski County Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,361 students in Pulaski County Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Pulaski County Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,139 Schools
# Students
4,361 Students
1,257,026 Students
# Teachers
336 Teachers
92,134 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pulaski County Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
59%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
19%
% Black
8%
22%
% White
78%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,026 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,509. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,872 is less than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,026
$15,509
Spending / Student
$11,872
$15,264
Best Pulaski County Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pulaski County Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5414 Cougar Trail Rd
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0747
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0747
Gr: 9-12 | 1,191 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Snowville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4858 Lead Mine Rd
Hiwassee, VA 24347
(540) 643-0766
Hiwassee, VA 24347
(540) 643-0766
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2004 Morehead Lane
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0737
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0737
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Riverlawn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Beth Nelson Drive
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 643-0748
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 643-0748
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Dublin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dunlap St
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0337
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0337
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Critzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Critzer Dr
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0274
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0274
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Pulaski County Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4396 Lee Highway
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0767
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0767
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Pulaski County Public Schools Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
5414 Cougar Trail Road
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0365
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0365
202 N. Washington Ave
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 994-2519
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 994-2519
Gr: K-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pulaski County Public Schools?
Pulaski County Public Schools manages 9 public schools serving 4,361 students.
What is the rank of Pulaski County Public Schools?
Pulaski County Public Schools is ranked #99 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County Public Schools?
78% of Pulaski County Public Schools students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pulaski County Public Schools?
Pulaski County Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Pulaski County Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,872 is less than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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