Best Schools in Galax, VA
Galax, VA has a total of 16 schools including 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 6,190 students attend Galax, VA schools. On average, schools in Galax score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Galax greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Galax, VA
Galax, VA has 3 high schools with 1,912 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Galax score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Galax greatly exceed expectations.
1. Grayson County High
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Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
2. Carroll County High
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
3. Galax High
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Galax City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
Best Middle Schools in Galax, VA
Galax, VA has 5 middle schools with 1,903 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Galax score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Galax greatly exceed expectations.
1. Independence Middle
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Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Carroll County Middle
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 756 Students
3. Galax Middle
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Galax City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Galax, VA
Galax, VA has 7 elementary schools with 2,375 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Galax score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Galax greatly exceed expectations.
1. Fairview Elementary
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Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 155 Students
2. Independence Elementary
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Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 277 Students
3. Fries Elementary
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Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 253 Students
4. Gladeville Elementary
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
5. St. Paul
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 303 Students
6. Galax Elementary
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Galax City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 686 Students
7. Oakland Elementary
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 180 Students
8. Glade Creek Elementary
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Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 252 Students
9. Sparta Elementary
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Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 558 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Galax, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Galax, VA has a total population of 14,833 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Galax, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Galax, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Galax, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Galax, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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