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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