Very Good
#519 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 28% in state
Galax Middle
Middle School · Galax City Public Schools · Galax, VA
A Galax City Public Schools middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
202 Maroon Tide Dr, Galax, VA 24333
- Math 68% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Galax Middle score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 71% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
107.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Galax Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,860/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Galax), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,539
Median home value
$135,300
Median rent
$713/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Galax City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,113NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galax Middle is listed in Galax City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galax Middle
Galax Middle is a public middle school in Galax, VA, part of Galax City Public Schools, serving approximately 329 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galax Middle
What grades does Galax Middle serve?
Galax Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Galax Middle?
Galax Middle has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galax Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Galax Middle is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galax Middle rank in VA?
Galax Middle ranks #519 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Galax Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Galax Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Galax Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galax Middle has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Galax Middle a charter school?
No, Galax Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galax Middle a Title I school?
No, Galax Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galax Middle?
107.3% of students at Galax Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Galax city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (276) 236-6124
- Area population (ZIP 24333)
- 17,841
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24333; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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