Total enrollment
1,561
-23 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
Grayson County
Virginia · Public K-12
Of the 7 public K-12 schools in Grayson County, the largest district by enrollment is Grayson County Public Schools (1,561 students). Total county enrollment runs around 1,561. That works out to 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Grayson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 88%
% Hispanic
9%
was 8%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,561
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,730
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
93.6%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
5
820 students
Middle
1
280 students
High
1
461 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Grayson County Public Schools
1,561 students · 1 district in Grayson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Grayson County 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+
15.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
48
16.2% under 18
Test scores in Grayson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Fairview Elementary· 91.0%
- Grayson County High· 83.0%
- Grayson Highlands· 82.0%
- Independence Middle· 77.0%
- Fries Elementary· 71.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Independence Elementary· 65.0%
- Fries Elementary· 71.0%
- Independence Middle· 77.0%
- Grayson Highlands· 82.0%
- Grayson County High· 83.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County High | Independence | High | 09-12 | 461 | · |
| Independence Elementary | Independence | Elementary | PK-05 | 287 | · |
| Independence Middle | Independence | Middle | 06-08 | 280 | · |
| Fries Elementary | Fries | Elementary | PK-07 | 231 | · |
| Grayson Highlands | Troutdale | Elementary | PK-07 | 156 | · |
| Fairview Elementary | Galax | Elementary | PK-05 | 146 | · |
| Grayson County High Career & Technical Education | Independence | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Grayson County
About Grayson County
Grayson County is a low-population Virginia county of about 15,287 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 1,561 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $47,730, about 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 38% lower than the Virginia median.
In terms of grade levels, Grayson County comprises 5 elementary schools (820 students), 1 middle school (280), and 1 high school (461).
The largest single district in Grayson County is Grayson County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,561 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 1,584 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,561 in SY 2024-25. Grayson County now counts 6 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 88% to 85%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Grayson County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data