TWIN VALLEY HIGH

14449 Dismal River Road
Pilgrim Knob, VA 24634

tvhs.bcpsk12.com/

194 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Twin Valley High School is a public secondary institution located in the rural community of Pilgrim Knob, Virginia. Serving the Buchanan County Public Schools district, the school provides an academic environment tailored to the needs of students in this isolated, mountainous region. As a smaller educational facility, the school plays a central role in the local community, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students have the opportunity to engage in traditional high school academics alongside extracurricular activities.

The school’s mission focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce or pursuing higher education. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Twin Valley High emphasizes regional pride and resilience, navigating the unique challenges of rural education while striving to offer a comprehensive curriculum. Those interested in the school’s specific academic programs, athletics, and recent announcements can find further information on their official district website.

194

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TWIN VALLEY HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	1

White
189 (97.4 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Buchanan County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)259-7818
Website:	http://tvhs.bcpsk12.com/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 39

Grade 9 42

Grade 10 37

Grade 11 40

Grade 12 36