Grayson County Public Schools

The Grayson County Public Schools district in Virginia serves 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 34 out of 130 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Grayson County High School is ranked 161 out of 329 high schools in Virginia and has consistently high performance on SOL tests, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and over 80% proficiency in other core subjects. Independence Middle School is ranked 84 out of 417 middle schools in the state and has exceptional performance on SOL tests, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I. Fairview Elementary is ranked 327 out of 1,114 elementary schools in Virginia and also demonstrates consistently strong performance on SOL tests.

Despite the district's overall strong performance, all schools in the Grayson County Public Schools system have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.56% to 89.17%. This suggests significant economic challenges faced by the student population. The data also indicates a positive correlation between higher per-student spending and better performance on SOL tests, highlighting the importance of adequate funding for quality education. While the district has a predominantly white student population, the potential for racial disparities may warrant further investigation.