GRAYSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Grayson County High is a public high school that is part of the Grayson County Public Schools school district, located in Independence, VA with about 502 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Grayson County High has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 County High School, located in Independence, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Grayson County. Situated in a rural, scenic region of Southwest Virginia, the school operates as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a commitment to both academic development and the preservation of the area’s unique heritage. The campus, addressed at 110 Blue Devil Drive, reflects the school's identity through its long-standing "Blue Devil" mascot, which serves as a point of pride for students, alumni, and the surrounding Independence community.
The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in a global economy while maintaining a supportive, close-knit environment typical of smaller school districts. Beyond its core curriculum, Grayson County High provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities designed to help students transition into higher education or the workforce. By fostering a culture of school spirit and academic rigor, Grayson County High School strives to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to succeed after graduation.
For more information, contact Grayson County High at (276) 773-2131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Independence, VA 24348-0828
(276) 773-2131
GRAYSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Independence, VA with about 502 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Grayson County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 502
- Teachers:
- 47.24
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 502 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRAYSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.