Best Schools in Galax, VA
Galax, VA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,380 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Galax don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Galax, VA
The top high schools in Galax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carroll County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
2. Galax High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galax City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
3. Grayson County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
Best Middle Schools in Galax, VA
The top middle schools in Galax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Carroll County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 756 Students
3. Galax Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galax City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Galax, VA
The top elementary schools in Galax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 155 Students
2. Fries Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 253 Students
3. Oakland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 180 Students
4. St. Paul
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 303 Students
5. Independence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
6. Galax Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galax City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 686 Students
7. Gladeville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Galax, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Galax, VA
How many schools are in Galax, VA?
Galax, VA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,380 students in total.
How do schools in Galax perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Galax score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Galax don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Galax?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Galax
6 of 6 schools in Galax carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 2D: 2
All 6 public schools we grade in Galax. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.