Overview
Grayson County High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Independence, Virginia. The school enrolls 461 students. It is part of the Grayson County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictGrayson County Public Schools
County51077
CityIndependence
ZIP24348
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510169000697
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment461
White83.7%
Hispanic / Latino11.3%
Black / African American3.9%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)