Buchanan County Public Schools
2,316 Students
9 Schools
District Overview
Nestled in the rural remote landscape of Grundy, Virginia, Buchanan County Public Schools serves as the foundational educational system for its southwestern Virginia community. Headquartered at 4447 Slate Creek Road, Suite 100, this fully operational, traditional public school district oversees nine active campuses offering a continuous educational pathway from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Enrolling 2,316 students across its primary, middle, and high school grades, the district provides a structured and cohesive environment designed to meet the academic, developmental, and extracurricular needs of local youth.
To support student achievement and well-being, Buchanan County Public Schools maintains a robust workforce of nearly 885 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive team includes over 373 full-time equivalent teachers, more than 73 instructional aides, and approximately 438 support personnel, fostering a highly supportive classroom atmosphere with favorable student-to-educator proportions. For families, prospective students, and education researchers exploring the 2024–2025 academic landscape, the district stands out as a strong example of how dedicated staffing and community-rooted resources come together to deliver quality public education in a close-knit, rural setting.
To support student achievement and well-being, Buchanan County Public Schools maintains a robust workforce of nearly 885 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive team includes over 373 full-time equivalent teachers, more than 73 instructional aides, and approximately 438 support personnel, fostering a highly supportive classroom atmosphere with favorable student-to-educator proportions. For families, prospective students, and education researchers exploring the 2024–2025 academic landscape, the district stands out as a strong example of how dedicated staffing and community-rooted resources come together to deliver quality public education in a close-knit, rural setting.
9
Total Schools
2,316
Total Students
373.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2,243 |
| Hispanic | 40 |
| Black | 6 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 16 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White2,243 (96.8%)
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Hispanic40 (1.7%)
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Two or More16 (0.7%)
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Asian7 (0.3%)
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Black6 (0.3%)
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American Indian3 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 4 |
| Middle | 0 |
| High | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 9 |
| Students: | 2,316* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 373.4* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.2 |
Schools in Buchanan County Public Schools
Found 10 Schools
Not applicable N - N
194 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th
115 Students
High School 8th - 12th
352 Students
High School 9th - 12th
323 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th
194 Students
High School 8th - 12th
Not reported M - M
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th
179 Students
High School 8th - 12th