Total enrollment
1,028
+55 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Independence
Virginia · Public K-12
Looking for a public school in Independence? The city has 4 K-12 options totaling roughly 1,028 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Independence
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 87%
% Hispanic
12%
was 8%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County High | High | 09-12 | 461 |
| Grayson County High Career & Technical Education | Elementary | N-N | · |
| Independence Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 287 |
| Independence Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 280 |
About Independence
Independence, Virginia is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,028 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.
For a sense of the school types, the city spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Independence average about 257 students each, 62% lower than the Virginia norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Independence has increased 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 973 students to 1,028. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 87% to 83%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Independence discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.