For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 335 students in Galax, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Galax, VA is Galax Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galax, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Galax have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Galax, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galax Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6124
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6124
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Galax, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
247 Grammar Lane
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-4868
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-4868
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Coop Ctr For Excep Children (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
200 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-8811
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-8811
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Galax, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Galax, VA include Galax Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Galax?
1 public middle schools are located in Galax.
What is the racial composition of students in Galax?
Galax public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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