For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 329 students in Galax, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in Galax, VA is Galax Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galax, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Galax have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Galax, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galax Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6124
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6124
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Galax, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
247 Grammar Lane
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-4868
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-4868
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Galax, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Galax, VA include Galax Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Galax?
1 public middle schools are located in Galax.
What is the racial composition of students in Galax?
Galax public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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