For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,780 students in Pearisburg, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Pearisburg, VA is Giles High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearisburg, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Pearisburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Pearisburg, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Giles High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Pearisburg, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 Pearisburg, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pearisburg, VA include Giles High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pearisburg?
2 public high schools are located in Pearisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearisburg?
Pearisburg public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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