For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,067 students in Giles County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Virginia.
Public High Schools in Giles County School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 81% statewide average).
Public High School in Giles County School District have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Giles High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
356 Schools
# Students
3,457 Students
410,332 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
27,081 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
1,052 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
31,648 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
76,137 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
18%
# Black Students
327 Students
88,477 Students
% Black Students
9%
22%
# White Students
2,684 Students
188,385 Students
% White Students
78%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
675 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
180 Students
23,958 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
179
# Students in K Grade:
226
22
# Students in 1st Grade:
238
42
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
62
# Students in 3rd Grade:
247
300
# Students in 4th Grade:
325
204
# Students in 5th Grade:
364
211
# Students in 6th Grade:
332
773
# Students in 7th Grade:
348
2,728
# Students in 8th Grade:
401
5,314
# 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 High 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
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
