For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,079 students in Giles County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Giles County, VA are Narrows High School and Giles High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Giles County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Giles County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Giles County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Narrows High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Giles County (2025-26)
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 | 299 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 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 1,226 student Student-teacher ratio: 77:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Giles County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Giles County, VA include Narrows High School and Giles High School.
How many public high schools are located in Giles County?
3 public high schools are located in Giles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Giles County?
Giles County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Giles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Giles County include: Giles High School vs. Narrows High School
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