Grundy High School is a public high school located east of Grundy, Virginia on Slate Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is part of the Buchanan County Public Schools system. Athletic teams compete in the Virginia High School League's Black Diamond District in the Region D Conference.
Serving 352 students in grades 9-12, Grundy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grundy High serves the western part of its school district in Grundy, VA, covering an area of approximately 214.3 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grundy High School's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grundy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grundy High School is 0.02, 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
#816 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
1%
20%
White
99%
44%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Wave Man
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grundy High School's ranking?
Grundy High School is ranked #816 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Grundy High School often compared to?
Grundy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hurley High School, Twin Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grundy High School?
The graduation rate of Grundy High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Grundy High School?
352 students attend Grundy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Grundy High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grundy High School?
Grundy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grundy High School offer ?
Grundy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grundy High School part of?
Grundy High School is part of Buchanan County School District.
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