For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,429 students in Grayson County, VA (there are 1 private school, 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 90%).
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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grayson County (2026)
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 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
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 90%).
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 57% (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. Independence Elementary School
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