- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Independence, VA
Grayson County High
Federal NCES profile for Grayson County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510169000697
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grayson County High earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grayson County High has class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grayson County High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Independence, VA.
School address
District: Grayson County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510169000697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Grayson County High held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510169000697 · Independence, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 12.5:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Elementary (287 students)
Grayson County High held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Grayson County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grayson County High
461 students
- Independence E
Independence Elementary
287 students
- Independence M
Independence Middle
280 students
- Fries Elementa
Fries Elementary
231 students
- Grayson Highla 156
Grayson Highlands
156 students
- Fairview Eleme 146
Fairview Elementary
146 students
What this shows Grayson County High reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grayson County High compares
Grayson County High 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Virginia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Grayson County High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grayson County Public Schools reports $16,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grayson County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fries Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayson Highlands | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grayson County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grayson County High
How many students attend Grayson County High?
Grayson County High has 461 students enrolled. It is a high school in Independence, VA. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayson County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayson County High is 12.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grayson County High?
87.1% of students at Grayson County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grayson County High?
The largest demographic group at Grayson County High is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Independence, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grayson County High?
Grayson County High has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Grayson County High rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Grayson County High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Independence, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grayson County Public Schools?
Besides Grayson County High, Grayson County Public Schools also operates Independence Elementary (287 students), Independence Middle (280 students), and Fries Elementary (231 students). See the Grayson County Public Schools district page for the complete list.