Is Grayson Highlands a good school?

Grayson Highlands ranks 283 rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Grayson Highlands?

In the 2023-24 school year, 142 students attended Grayson Highlands.

What is the racial makeup of Grayson Highlands?

Students at Grayson Highlands are 92% White, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Grayson Highlands attend?

Students who attend Grayson Highlands usually go on to attend: High : Grayson County High

Grayson Highlands

Summary:

Grayson Highlands is an elementary school located in Troutdale, Virginia, serving grades PK-7 with a total enrollment of 149 students. The school is part of the Grayson County Public Schools district, which is ranked 34 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grayson Highlands consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with 80% or more of students proficient or better in math and reading across multiple grade levels. The school's performance for male students is particularly strong, ranking 14th out of 1,101 Virginia elementary schools. However, the school's performance for female students is not as high, ranking 434th out of 1,098 schools. Grayson Highlands also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 87.92%, and spends more per student than the state average, at $9,651 per student.

Compared to nearby schools like Rural Retreat Elementary, Chilhowie Elementary, and Speedwell Elementary, Grayson Highlands stands out for its consistently high academic performance and its commitment to supporting the diverse needs of its student population, despite the economic challenges faced by many of its families.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

6459 Troutdale Hwy.
Troutdale, VA 24378

(276) 579-2235

District: Grayson County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
283^rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,651

Students who attend Grayson Highlands usually attend:

High:

Grayson County High

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Asian:

2.1%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grayson Highlands ranks better than 74.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Grayson County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.84. (See more...)

Compare Details Grayson Highlands ranks better than 95.7% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Grayson Highlands has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Grayson County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), Asian (2.1%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Grayson County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grayson Highlands is 9.7, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Grayson County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Grayson Highlands employs 14.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grayson Highlands is $9,651, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Grayson County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grayson Highlands:

SchoolDigger ranks Grayson Highlands 283^rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Grayson Highlands in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Grayson Highlands 18^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Grayson Highlands in the ranking list.)

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Grayson County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grayson County Public Schools 34^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Grayson Highlands

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2011	24.29	1003^rd	1117	10.2%
2012	29.19	948^th	1117	15.1%
2013	43.15	715^th	1120	36.2%
2014	33.88	840^th	1110	24.3%
2015	56.12	547^th	1100	50.3%
2016	52.37	586^th	1096	46.5%
2017	58.27	493^rd	1099	55.1%
2018	66.24	372^nd	1097	66.1%
2019	70.58	314^th	1105	71.6%
2021	78.13	236^th	1103	78.6%
2022	85.85	120^th	1109	89.2%
2023	83.71	139^th	1114	87.5%
2024	74.84	283^rd	1114	74.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Grayson Highlands

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.25	503^rd	1100	54.3%
2024	62.65	434^th	1098	60.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Grayson Highlands

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.05	127^th	1093	88.4%
2024	93.14	14^th	1101	98.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Grayson Highlands

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.93	260^th	984	73.6%
2024	59.68	424^th	979	56.7%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Grayson Highlands

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2011	57.27	147^th	413	64.4%
2012	63.00	99^th	413	76.0%
2013	51.16	181^st	416	56.5%
2014	40.76	249^th	416	40.1%
2015	29.29	318^th	412	22.8%
2016	58.05	151^st	409	63.1%
2017	40.57	272^nd	415	34.5%
2018	55.15	177^th	413	57.1%
2019	71.56	76^th	424	82.1%
2021	77.83	42^nd	419	90.0%
2022	69.76	93^rd	415	77.6%
2023	62.16	160^th	422	62.1%
2024	85.85	18^th	417	95.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Grayson Highlands

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.05	206^th	402	48.8%
2024	76.25	54^th	396	86.4%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Grayson Highlands

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	179	0	0	3	1	1	184
2012	162	0	0	6	0	1	169
2013	157	0	0	6	0	2	165
2014	156	0	0	6	0	2	164
2015	158	0	0	1	0	1	160
2016	156	0	0	2	0	1	159
2017	140	1	0	1	0	1	143
2018	142	0	0	3	0	1	146
2019	143	2	0	3	0	1	149
2020	133	0	0	2	0	1	136
2021	134	0	0	2	0	2	138
2022	131	0	0	5	0	2	138
2023	143	0	0	3	1	2	149
2024	131	2	3	3	0	3	142

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grayson Highlands

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	184	16.8	10.9	73.4
2012	169	13.7	12.2	65.7
2013	165	13.3	12.3	62.4
2014	164	13.5	12.1	72
2015	160	12.0	13.3	74.4
2016	159	10.0	15.9	71.7
2017	143	10.0	14.3	72.7
2018	146	9.9	14.6	68.5
2019	149	10.4	14.2	60.4
2020	136	11.3	12.0	58.8
2021	138	11.6	11.8	n/a
2022	138	10.0	13.6	58
2023	149	14.5	10.2	87.9
2024	142	14.6	9.7	94.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grayson Highlands

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	184	16.8	10.9	73.4
2012	169	13.7	12.2	65.7
2013	165	13.3	12.3	62.4
2014	164	13.5	12.1	72
2015	160	12.0	13.3	74.4
2016	159	10.0	15.9	71.7
2017	143	10.0	14.3	72.7
2018	146	9.9	14.6	68.5
2019	149	10.4	14.2	60.4
2020	136	11.3	12.0	58.8
2021	138	11.6	11.8	n/a
2022	138	10.0	13.6	58
2023	149	14.5	10.2	87.9
2024	142	14.6	9.7	94.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grayson Highlands

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,386 (16.4%)	$7,064 (83.6%)	$8,450
2020	$1,228 (13.6%)	$7,778 (86.4%)	$9,006
2021	$1,722 (17.8%)	$7,929 (82.2%)	$9,651

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grayson Highlands

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 314^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 139^th of 1114 Elementary schools	15.9%
Ranks 76^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 160^th of 422 Middle schools	20%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grayson Highlands)	93	93.3	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grayson County Public Schools)	92	71.9	20.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Grayson Highlands)	64	86.7	22.7%
3rd Grade English Reading (Grayson County Public Schools)	78	73.6	4.4%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grayson Highlands)	89	75	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grayson County Public Schools)	89	75.7	13.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Grayson Highlands)	79	83.3	4.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Grayson County Public Schools)	77	79.3	2.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grayson Highlands)	93	92.9	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grayson County Public Schools)	89	87.3	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Grayson Highlands)	93	92.9	0.1%
5th Grade Science (Grayson County Public Schools)	76	81.8	5.8%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Grayson Highlands)	93	85.7	7.3%
5th Grade English Reading (Grayson County Public Schools)	85	78.2	6.8%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grayson Highlands)	95	86.7	8.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grayson County Public Schools)	84	67.5	16.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Grayson Highlands)	79	86.7	7.7%
6th Grade English Reading (Grayson County Public Schools)	82	76.6	5.4%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grayson Highlands)	94	60	34%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grayson County Public Schools)	85	68.4	16.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Grayson Highlands)	88	69.2	18.8%
7th Grade English Reading (Grayson County Public Schools)	82	80	2%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	149	149
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	143	143
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.4%	87.9%	27.5%

Schools Near Grayson Highlands

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)					SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)					SOL Civics and Economics (2024)	SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grayson Highlands	Public	PK, KG-7	6459 Troutdale Hwy.	Troutdale	24378	Grayson County	Grayson County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 579-2235	142	15	9.7	94.4%	131 (92.3%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	74.8	283^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	74.6%		83.7	139^th of 1114 public elementary schools	87.5%	144	80.0	64.7	84.2	100.0	91.7	94.7	66.7	82.4	79.0	100.0	83.3	75.0	88.2	$9,651	$1,722	$7,929
Sugar Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	242 Teas Rd	Sugar Grove	24375	Smyth County	Smyth County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 677-3311	100	11	9.0	101.0%	96 (96.0%)	3 (3.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.9	439^th of 1114 public elementary schools	60.6%		59.4	488^th of 1114 public elementary schools	56.2%	49	71.4	73.3	73.7			68.4	78.6	73.3	84.2				80.0	$11,685	$2,593	$9,093
Marion Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	188 Star Mountain Dr	Marion	24354	Smyth County	Smyth County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 783-3021	309	26	12.0	101.3%	271 (87.7%)	21 (6.8%)	6 (1.9%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	86	103^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	90.8%		81	190^th of 1114 public elementary schools	82.9%	87	84.8	88.1	88.7			83.0	86.7	90.5	90.6				85.7	$7,412	$1,290	$6,122
Atkins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5903 Lee Hwy	Atkins	24311	Smyth County	Smyth County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 783-3366	171	16	10.7	107.0%	162 (94.7%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	43.7	686^th of 1114 public elementary schools	38.4%		62.6	438^th of 1114 public elementary schools	60.7%	248	55.6	51.9	75.0			70.8	84.0	63.0	79.2				51.9	$7,420	$974	$6,446
Independence Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	915 E Main St	Independence	24348	Grayson County	Grayson County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 773-2722	301	22	13.5	92.0%	248 (82.4%)	9 (3.0%)	32 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	40.2	724^th of 1114 public elementary schools	35.0%		62.5	440^th of 1114 public elementary schools	60.5%	284	52.5	68.1	76.2			60.3	51.2	74.5	66.7				61.7	$8,441	$2,116	$6,325
Oak Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	138 Oak Point Dr	Marion	24354	Smyth County	Smyth County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 783-2609	375	29	13.0	100.8%	350 (93.3%)	8 (2.1%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	43.8	683^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	38.7%		25.5	884^th of 1114 public elementary schools	20.6%	201	62.0	75.6	51.0			64.0	54.9	75.6	77.6				68.9	$10,837	$1,760	$9,077
Speedwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6820 Cedar Springs Rd	Speedwell	24374	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 621-4622	134	12	10.7	75.4%	128 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	58.3	506^th of 1114 public elementary schools	54.6%		57.3	518^th of 1114 public elementary schools	53.5%	12	84.2	57.1	85.7			81.0	73.7	57.1	66.7				71.4	$8,367	$907	$7,460
Chilhowie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	130 East Lee Hwy	Chilhowie	24319	Smyth County	Smyth County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 646-8220	544	39	13.8	102.2%	507 (93.2%)	14 (2.6%)	19 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	79.2	226^th of 1114 public elementary schools	79.7%		63.1	428^th of 1114 public elementary schools	61.6%	202	81.7	88.5	91.1			91.1	66.7	80.8	91.0				85.9	$6,943	$1,069	$5,875
Rural Retreat Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Martha Debord Way	Rural Retreat	24386	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 686-4125	361	27	13.6	77.3%	339 (93.9%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	84.9	121^st of 1114 public elementary schools	89.1%		82.1	172^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	84.6%	51	93.4	92.1	89.2			75.4	86.9	85.7	83.1				93.7	$7,248	$746	$6,503

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