Serving 457 students in grades 9-12, Grayson County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grayson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grayson County High School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grayson County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grayson County High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#187 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
87%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grayson County High School's ranking?
Grayson County High School is ranked #187 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grayson County High School?
The graduation rate of Grayson County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Grayson County High School?
457 students attend Grayson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Grayson County High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grayson County High School?
Grayson County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grayson County High School offer ?
Grayson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grayson County High School part of?
Grayson County High School is part of Grayson County School District.
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