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Best Pulaski County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,980 students in Pulaski County, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Pulaski County, VA are Pulaski County Senior High School, Snowville Elementary School and Pulaski Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, VA 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). Schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pulaski County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pulaski County Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5414 Cougar Trail Rd
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0747
Gr: 9-12 | 1,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Snowville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4858 Lead Mine Rd
Hiwassee, VA 24347
(540) 643-0766
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2004 Morehead Lane
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0737
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Dublin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Dunlap St
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0337
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Critzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Critzer Dr
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0274
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Pulaski County Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4396 Lee Highway
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0767
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Pulaski County Public Schools Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
5414 Cougar Trail Road
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0365
Rank: n/an/a
Pulaski County Public Schools Virtual School K-12
202 N. Washington Ave
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 994-2519
Gr: K-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Virginia Governor's School
Magnet School
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 674-3750

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pulaski County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pulaski County, VA include Pulaski County Senior High School, Snowville Elementary School and Pulaski Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pulaski County?
9 public schools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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