Grayson Highlands School
Grayson Highlands School serves 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
Grayson Highlands School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Grayson Highlands School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Grayson Highlands School's student population of 146 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 146 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Grayson Highlands School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Grayson Highlands School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #769 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 80-84% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 16% |
| Black | n/a | 22% |
| White | 97% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grayson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Grayson Highlands School is Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute (13.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Piney Creek Elementary School (9.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sugar Grove Elementary School (7.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sugar Grove Sugar Grove Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 118 students10
7.6 miles
242 Teas Rd
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 783-2459 7.6 PK-5 118 - Piney Creek Piney Creek Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 161 students10
9.7 miles
559 Piney Creek Sch Road
Piney Creek, NC 28663
(336) 359-2988 9.7 PK-8 161 - Marion Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute Special Education School Grades: 6-12
13.1 miles
340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222 13.1 6-12 n/a - Marion Marion Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 359 students10
13.3 miles
188 Star Mountain Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021 13.3 PK-5 359 - Marion Marion Senior High School Math: 71% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 656 students10
13.3 miles
848 Stage St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731 13.3 9-12 656
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