Giles High School

1825 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 656 students in grades 8-12, Giles High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Giles High School's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Giles High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Giles High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#802 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Giles High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
54%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Giles High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
74%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Giles High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Giles High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Giles High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Giles High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Giles High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Giles High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Giles High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Giles High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Giles High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Giles High School's ranking?
Giles High School is ranked #802 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Giles High School?
The graduation rate of Giles High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Giles High School?
656 students attend Giles High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Giles High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Giles High School?
Giles High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Giles High School offer ?
Giles High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Giles High School part of?
Giles High School is part of Giles County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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