For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,499 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 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
3,499 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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
0.36
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
100 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
19%
# Black Students
344 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
10%
22%
# White Students
2,769 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
79%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
159 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
208
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
185
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
226
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
421
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
298
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
373
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
407
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
344
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
282
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
185
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
159
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
175
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,231 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,324 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,231
$15,502
Spending / Student
$8,324
$15,257
Best Giles County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Narrows High 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
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Giles High 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
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Eastern Elementary Middle 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
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Narrows Elementary Middle 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
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle 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
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
151 School Road
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1421
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1421
Grades: K-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: n/an/a
Giles County Tech. Center
Vocational 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 3,499 students.
What is the rank of Giles County School District?
Giles County School District is ranked #53 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?
79% of Giles County School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Giles County School District?
Giles County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $8,324 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
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