GRAYSON HIGHLANDS SCHOOL

Grayson Highlands School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grayson County Public Schools school district, located in Troutdale, VA with about 146 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Grayson Highlands School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Grayson Highlands School is a small, rural public school located in the mountainous region of Troutdale, Virginia. Serving students in the Grayson County Public Schools district, the school functions as a tight-knit community institution that emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. Because of its remote, high-altitude setting near the Grayson Highlands State Park, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, often reflecting the values and culture of the surrounding Appalachian landscape.

The school is known for providing a foundational K-8 education that focuses on academic basics while fostering a sense of close interpersonal relationships among students, staff, and families. With its smaller student body, Grayson Highlands benefits from a low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for a more hands-on, individualized approach to instruction. By balancing traditional curriculum with the unique character of its rural setting, the school plays a vital role in the social and educational development of the children living in the Troutdale area.

For more information, contact Grayson Highlands School at (276) 579-2235 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.