For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,429 students in Grayson County, VA (there are , serving 102 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Grayson County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Grayson County, VA are Grayson County High School, Grayson Highlands and Independence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayson County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Grayson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Grayson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grayson County High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Blue Devil Drive
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2131
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Grayson Highlands
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6459 Troutdale Hwy.
Troutdale, VA 24378
(276) 579-2235
Troutdale, VA 24378
(276) 579-2235
Gr: PK-7 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 E Main St
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2722
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2722
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Blue Devil Drive
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-3020
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-3020
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Fries Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 E Main St
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7201
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7201
Gr: PK-7 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County High Career & Technical Education
Vocational School
110 Blue Devil Drive
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2951
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2951
Grayson County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77 Bridle Creek Rd
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2611
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2611
Gr: K-5
57 School Ln
Elk Creek, VA 24326
(276) 655-4101
Elk Creek, VA 24326
(276) 655-4101
Gr: K-5 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
P. O. Box 155
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 744-7548
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 744-7548
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grayson County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Grayson County, VA include Grayson County High School, Grayson Highlands and Independence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grayson County?
6 public schools are located in Grayson County.
What percentage of students in Grayson County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Grayson County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County?
Grayson County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grayson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grayson County include: Grayson Highlands vs. Independence Elementary School, Independence Elementary School vs. Grayson Highlands, Independence Middle School vs. Grayson County High School
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