Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Grayson Highlands 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 80-84% (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 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grayson Highlands serves the west part of Troutdale, VA, covering an area of approximately 188.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the attendance zone ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grayson Highlands ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grayson Highlands's student population of 156 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
156 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Soar to Success at GHS!
School Rankings
Grayson Highlands 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 Highlands is 0.19, 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
#273 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
21%
White
90%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-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 Highlands's ranking?
Grayson Highlands is ranked #273 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Grayson Highlands often compared to?
Grayson Highlandsis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Elementary School, Independence Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% 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).
How many students attend Grayson Highlands?
156 students attend Grayson Highlands.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Grayson Highlands students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grayson Highlands?
Grayson Highlands has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grayson Highlands offer ?
Grayson Highlands offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grayson Highlands part of?
Grayson Highlands is part of Grayson County School District.
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