Enrollment
335
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galax Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galax Middle
Galax Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Galax, Virginia, enrolling 335 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 335 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 101 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 335 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Galax City Public Schools also operates Galax Elementary (667 students) and Galax High (432 students) alongside Galax Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Galax Middle compares
Galax Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,523
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galax City Public Schools, which includes Galax Middle.
$13,523
Per student
-8%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 52.0%
Federal 23.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Galax Middle a good school?
Galax Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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