Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Grayson County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grayson County High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Independence, VA, covering approximately 446 square miles. The zone's average distance from the school to its edge is about 15.5 miles, with the furthest point being 28.8 miles away, typically resulting in a 20-30 minute drive to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grayson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grayson County High School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
461 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grayson County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grayson County High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grayson County High School's ranking?
Grayson County High School is ranked #245 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Grayson County High School often compared to?
Grayson County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grayson County High School?
The graduation rate of Grayson County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Grayson County High School?
461 students attend Grayson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Grayson County High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grayson County High School?
Grayson County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grayson County High School offer ?
Grayson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grayson County High School part of?
Grayson County High School is part of Grayson County School District.
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