Total enrollment
1,434
+132 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
Galax city
Virginia · Public K-12
4 public K-12 schools operate inside Galax city, with roughly 1,434 students enrolled, an average of 359 per campus. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Galax city
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
58%
was 60%
% Hispanic
33%
was 30%
% Black
4%
was 7%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,434
NCES CCD
Median income
$38,675
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
96.4%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
1
667 students
Middle
1
335 students
High
1
432 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Galax City Public Schools
1,434 students · 2 districts in Galax city
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Galax city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
24.8% under 18
Test scores in Galax city
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Galax High· 93.0%
- Galax Middle· 74.0%
- Galax Elementary· 65.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galax Elementary | Galax | Elementary | PK-05 | 667 | · |
| Galax High | Galax | High | 09-12 | 432 | · |
| Galax Middle | Galax | Middle | 06-08 | 335 | · |
| Coop Ctr For Excep Children | Galax | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Galax city
About Galax city
In Virginia, Galax city is a compact county of about 6,726 residents. 4 public schools across the county hosts about 1,434 students between them.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $38,675, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 25%. That income level is 49% lower than the Virginia median.
In terms of grade levels, Galax city consists of 1 elementary school (667 students), 1 middle school (335), 1 high school (432), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Galax city is Galax City Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,434 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Galax city has expanded 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,302 students to 1,434. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 30% to 33%.
On allk12, the community for Galax city discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data