Excellent
#24 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 1% in state
Grayson County High
High School · Grayson County Public Schools · Independence, VA
A high school in Independence, VA where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 828, Independence, VA 24348
- Math 80% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grayson County High score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 82% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grayson County High 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,985/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), 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
$42,408
Median home value
$146,200
Median rent
$621/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24348; 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.
Grayson County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grayson County High is listed in Grayson County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grayson County High
Grayson County High is a public high school in Independence, VA, part of Grayson County Public Schools, serving approximately 457 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grayson County High
What grades does Grayson County High serve?
Grayson County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Grayson County High?
Grayson County High has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayson County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayson County High is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grayson County High rank in VA?
Grayson County High ranks #24 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Grayson County High's MySchoolScout rating?
Grayson County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Grayson County High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grayson County High has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grayson County High a charter school?
No, Grayson County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grayson County High a Title I school?
No, Grayson County High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grayson County High?
93.7% of students at Grayson County High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grayson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (276) 773-2131
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 24348)
- 5,095
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 24348; 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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