For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 567 students in Big Stone Gap, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Big Stone Gap, VA is Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Stone Gap, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Big Stone Gap have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Big Stone Gap, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Big Stone Gap, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 Powell Valley Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Big Stone Gap, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Big Stone Gap, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Big Stone Gap, VA include Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Big Stone Gap?
1 public high schools are located in Big Stone Gap.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Stone Gap?
Big Stone Gap public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
