For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,429 students in Grayson County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Grayson County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Grayson County, VA are Grayson County High School, Grayson Highlands and Fries Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayson County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Grayson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grayson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Grayson County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Blue Devil Drive
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2131
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2131
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Grayson Highlands
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6459 Troutdale Hwy.
Troutdale, VA 24378
(276) 579-2235
Troutdale, VA 24378
(276) 579-2235
Grades: PK-7
| 142 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fries Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 E Main St
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7201
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7201
Grades: PK-7
| 234 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 E Main St
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2722
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2722
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #55.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Blue Devil Drive
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-3020
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-3020
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County High Career & Technical Education
Vocational School
110 Blue Devil Drive
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2951
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2951
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Grayson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
77 Bridle Creek Rd
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2611
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2611
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
57 School Ln
Elk Creek, VA 24326
(276) 655-4101
Elk Creek, VA 24326
(276) 655-4101
Grades: K-5
| 46 students
P. O. Box 155
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 744-7548
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 744-7548
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
11337 Highlands Parkway
Whitetop, VA 24292
(276) 388-3489
Whitetop, VA 24292
(276) 388-3489
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
56 Bainbridge Rd
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7228
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7228
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grayson County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Grayson County, VA include Grayson County High School, Grayson Highlands and Fries Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grayson County?
6 public schools are located in Grayson County.
What percentage of students in Grayson County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Grayson County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County?
Grayson County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grayson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grayson County include: Grayson Highlands vs. Independence Elementary School, Independence Elementary School vs. Grayson Highlands, Independence Middle School vs. Grayson County High School
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