For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,499 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 Elementary Middle School. 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 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Giles County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Giles County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Narrows High School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: 8-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Giles High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1711
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1711
Gr: 8-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Eastern Elementary Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6899 Virginia Ave
Pembroke, VA 24136
(540) 626-7281
Pembroke, VA 24136
(540) 626-7281
Gr: PK-7 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Henson Ave
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1363
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1363
Gr: PK-7 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Narrows Elementary Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wolf St
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2391
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2391
Gr: PK-7 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
151 School Road
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1421
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1421
Gr: K-12 | 1,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
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 Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Giles County?
7 public schools are located in Giles County.
What percentage of students in Giles County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Giles County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Giles County?
Giles County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Giles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Giles County include: Narrows High School vs. Giles High School, Narrows Elementary Middle School vs. Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School, Eastern Elementary Middle School vs. Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School
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