Total enrollment
2,035
+114 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
7 schools in Galax
Virginia · Public K-12
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary school, Galax's 7 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 2,035 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Galax
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
6,726
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,035
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
7
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 6%: 1,921 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,035 in SY 2024-25.
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.