For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,518 students in Grundy, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 202 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Grundy, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Grundy, VA are Richlands Middle School, Grundy High School and Riverview Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Grundy have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grundy, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richlands Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 Learning Lane
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 963-5370
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 963-5370
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Grundy High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Golden Wave Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27382 Riverside Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Gr: PK-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Buchanan County Technology Career & Higher Learning Center
Vocational School
1124 Almarine Drive, Slate Cre
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-4541
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-4541
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grundy, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Grundy, VA include Richlands Middle School, Grundy High School and Riverview Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grundy?
5 public schools are located in Grundy.
What percentage of students in Grundy go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Grundy are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy?
Grundy public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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