Best Schools in Giles County, VA
Giles County, VA has 10 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,848 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Giles County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Giles County, VA
The top high schools in Giles County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bland County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 425 Students
2. Giles High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 656 Students
3. Craig County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craig County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 265 Students
4. Narrows High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 411 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Giles County, VA
The top elementary schools in Giles County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Narrows Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 859 Students
2. Eastern Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 744 Students
3. Bland County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
4. Mccleary Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craig County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
5. Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 787 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Giles County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Giles County, VA has a total population of 16,787 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Giles County, 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 Giles County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Giles County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Giles County, 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 Giles County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Giles County, VA
How many schools are in Giles County, VA?
Giles County, VA has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,848 students in total.
How do schools in Giles County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Giles County score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Giles County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Giles County?
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: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Giles County
3 places in Giles County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Narrows (2)
- Pearisburg (2)
- Pembroke (1)
School districts (1)
- Giles County Public Schools (5 schools)