For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,528 students in Giles County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 172 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Giles County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Giles County, VA are Narrows High School, Giles High School and Eastern Combined. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Giles County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Giles County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Giles County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Narrows High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Green Wave Lane
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2384
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2384
Grades: 8-12
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Giles High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1825 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1711
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1711
Grades: 8-12
| 699 students
Rank: #33.
Eastern Combined
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6899 Virginia Ave
Pembroke, VA 24136
(540) 626-7281
Pembroke, VA 24136
(540) 626-7281
Grades: PK-7
| 744 students
Rank: #44.
Narrows Elem/mid.
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wolf St
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2391
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2391
Grades: PK-7
| 840 students
Rank: #55.
Macy Mcclaugherty Combined
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Henson Ave
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1363
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1363
Grades: PK-7
| 819 students
Rank: n/an/a
Giles County Tech. Center
Vocational School
1827 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1166
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1166
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Giles County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Giles County, VA include Narrows High School, Giles High School and Eastern Combined.
How many public schools are located in Giles County, VA?
6 public schools are located in Giles County, VA.
What percentage of students in Giles County, VA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Giles County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Giles County, VA?
Giles County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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