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Fries Middle School (Closed 2008)

P. O. Box 155
Independence, VA 24348
Fries Middle School serves 118 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
97%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Fries Middle School?
118 students attend Fries Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Fries Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fries Middle School?
Fries Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fries Middle School offer ?
Fries Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fries Middle School part of?
Fries Middle School is part of Grayson County 51±¬ÁÏs.

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