For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,457 students in Giles County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Giles County School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
3,457 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Giles County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 135 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
59%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.71
# American Indian Students
49 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
327 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
9%
22%
# White Students
2,684 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
78%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
180 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
226
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
238
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
247
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
325
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
364
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
332
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
348
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
401
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
171
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,344 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,426 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,344
$15,473
Spending / Student
$8,426
$15,228
Best Giles County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Narrows High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Green Wave Lane
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2384
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2384
Grades: 8-12
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Giles High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1825 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1711
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1711
Grades: 8-12
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Eastern Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6899 Virginia Ave
Pembroke, VA 24136
(540) 626-7281
Pembroke, VA 24136
(540) 626-7281
Grades: PK-7
| 744 students
Rank: #44.
Narrows Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wolf St
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2391
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2391
Grades: PK-7
| 859 students
Rank: #55.
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Henson Ave
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1363
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1363
Grades: PK-7
| 787 students
Rank: n/an/a
151 School Road
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1421
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1421
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Giles County Tech. Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1827 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1166
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Giles County School District?
Giles County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,457 students.
What is the rank of Giles County School District?
Giles County School District is ranked #51 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Giles County School District?
78% of Giles County School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Giles County School District?
Giles County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Giles County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,426 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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