Total enrollment
2,035
+13 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Galax
Virginia · Public K-12
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Galax's 7 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 2,035 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Galax
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 69%
% Hispanic
28%
was 24%
% Black
3%
was 5%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop Ctr For Excep Children | Combined | M-M | · |
| Fairview Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 146 |
| Galax Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 667 |
| Galax High | High | 09-12 | 432 |
| Galax Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 335 |
| Gladeville Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 259 |
| Oakland Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 196 |
About Galax
Galax, Virginia is home to 7 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,035 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.
For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Galax is around 291 students, 57% below the Virginia average of about 672.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,022 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,035 in SY 2024-25. Galax now counts 6 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 24% to 28% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Galax discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.