Greensville County High School is a public high school located in Emporia, Virginia, serving that city and Greensville County. It is part of the Greensville County School Division and opened in 1976. Athletic teams compete in the Virginia High School League's AA Southside District in Region I.
Serving 584 students in grades 9-12, Greensville County High School ranks in the top 30% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greensville County High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Emporia, VA, covering approximately 296.8 square miles. Most families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 17 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greensville County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Greensville County High School's student population of 584 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
584 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greensville County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greensville County High School is 0.43, 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
#355 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
74%
21%
White
13%
44%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greensville County High School's ranking?
Greensville County High School is ranked #355 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Greensville County High School often compared to?
Greensville County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brunswick High 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 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greensville County High School?
The graduation rate of Greensville County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Greensville County High School?
584 students attend Greensville County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Greensville County High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greensville County High School?
Greensville County High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greensville County High School offer ?
Greensville County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greensville County High School part of?
Greensville County High School is part of Greensville County School District.
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