- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Galax, VA
Galax Middle
Federal NCES profile for Galax Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510156000356
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galax Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Galax · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 335
- students enrolled
Galax Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galax Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Galax, VA.
School address
District: Galax City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510156000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Galax Middle held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 510156000356 · Galax, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Galax Elementary (667 students)
Galax Middle held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Galax Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Galax Elementa
Galax Elementary
667 students
- Galax High
Galax High
432 students
- This school
Galax Middle
335 students
What this shows Galax Middle reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galax Middle compares
Galax Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Galax Middle is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galax Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galax High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galax Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galax Middle
How many students attend Galax Middle?
Galax Middle has 335 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Galax, VA. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galax Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Galax Middle is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galax Middle?
The largest demographic group at Galax Middle is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Galax, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galax Middle?
Galax Middle 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 Middle rank among public schools in Galax?
By Resource Investment Index, Galax Middle 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 Middle, Galax City Public Schools also operates Galax Elementary (667 students) and Galax High (432 students). See the Galax City Public Schools district page for the complete list.