- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Galax, VA
Galax High
Federal NCES profile for Galax High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510156000301
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galax High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Galax · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Galax High has class sizes larger than 82% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galax High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Galax, VA.
School address
District: Galax City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510156000301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Galax High grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 510156000301 · Galax, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 16:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Galax Elementary (667 students)
Galax High grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Galax High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Galax Elementa
Galax Elementary
667 students
- This school
Galax High
432 students
- Galax Middle
Galax Middle
335 students
What this shows Galax High reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galax High compares
Galax High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 53% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Virginia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Galax High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galax City Public Schools reports $14,113 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galax High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galax Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galax Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galax High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Galax High
How many students attend Galax High?
Galax High has 432 students enrolled. It is a high school in Galax, VA. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galax High?
The student-teacher ratio at Galax High is 16:1, which is 15% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galax High?
88.1% of students at Galax High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galax High?
The largest demographic group at Galax High is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Galax, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galax High?
Galax High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Galax High rank among public schools in Galax?
By Resource Investment Index, Galax High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Galax, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Galax on the city page.
What other schools are in Galax City Public Schools?
Besides Galax High, Galax City Public Schools also operates Galax Elementary (667 students) and Galax Middle (335 students). See the Galax City Public Schools district page for the complete list.