Grayson County High School vs. Independence Middle School
Should you attend Grayson County High School or Independence Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Grayson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Independence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades 9-12, Grayson County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 295 students in grades 6-8, Independence Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
457 students
295 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#648 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
80
Grade 7 Students
-
87
Grade 8 Students
-
128
Grade 9 Students
109
-
Grade 10 Students
113
-
Grade 11 Students
131
-
Grade 12 Students
104
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
87%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
