Grayson Highlands

6459 Troutdale Hwy.
Troutdale, VA 24378
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 142 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Grayson Highlands's student population of 142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Grayson Highlands ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grayson Highlands is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#187 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(20-21)
80-84%
54%
(20-21)
80-84%
69%
(20-21)
≥50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
92%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
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 #187 out of 1,792 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 54% 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?
142 students attend Grayson Highlands.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Grayson Highlands students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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 9:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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