Best Schools in Grayson County, VA
Grayson County, VA has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,063 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Grayson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grayson County, VA
The top high schools in Grayson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rural Retreat High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
2. Grayson County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grayson County, VA
The top middle schools in Grayson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rural Retreat Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 231 Students
2. Independence Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grayson County, VA
The top elementary schools in Grayson County, 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. Grayson Highlands
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 149 Students
3. Fries Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 253 Students
4. Speedwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 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
Education & Community Snapshot in Grayson County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grayson County, VA has a total population of 15,333 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grayson 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 Grayson County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grayson County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grayson 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 Grayson County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grayson County, VA
How many schools are in Grayson County, VA?
Grayson County, VA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,063 students in total.
How do schools in Grayson County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Grayson County score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Grayson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grayson 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: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Grayson County
3 places in Grayson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Independence (3)
- Fries (1)
- Troutdale (1)
School districts (1)
- Grayson County Public Schools (6 schools)