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Galax High

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Galax High ranks 146 th of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

146^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Virginia High Schools

Better than 55% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Galax High is a public high school in Galax, Virginia, serving 403 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Galax City Public Schools district, which is ranked 65 out of 129 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Galax High has maintained a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.8% to 92.8% over the past few years, which is comparable to the nearby Fort Chiswell High (92.8%) and Grayson County High (92.8%). However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, ranging from a high of 4 stars in 2022-2023 to a low of 1 star in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, suggesting inconsistent performance. Galax High has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 8.7% to 19.3%, which is higher than the nearby schools, all of which reported 15.7% chronic absenteeism in 2023-2024.

The school's performance on specific subject-area tests has been mixed, with strong results in Geometry (100% proficiency in 2024-2025) and Algebra I (94.05% proficiency in 2024-2025), but weaker performance in subjects like World History II, where proficiency rates were as low as 11% in 2021-2022. Additionally, Galax High has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.61% to 95.78% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. This, coupled with the relatively high per-student spending, suggests that Galax High serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to some of the challenges the school faces.

432

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,127

Per pupil spending ?

88.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333

(276) 236-2991

District: Galax City Public Schools

Feeder schools for Galax High:

Elementary:	Galax Elementary
Middle:	Galax Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.9%

Hispanic:

34.5%

African American:

5.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 26th percentile in 2015 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Virginia average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Virginia median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Biology scores 17 pts below the Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg82%

Virginia avg83%

146^th of 328

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 29 pts since 2015

From bottom 26% (2015) to top 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

65^th of 129Galax City Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2019	64.0	125 of 424	70.5%	★★★★☆
2018	47.7	223 of 413	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.1	300 of 415	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	18.2	370 of 409	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	37.6	274 of 412	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.6	176 of 416	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	32.4	301 of 416	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	51.3	192 of 413	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	44.6	248 of 413	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	21.0	377 of 408	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	36.6	280 of 390	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	58.5	133 of 391	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.4	253 of 387	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	25.4	341 of 383	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	44.2	235 of 340	30.9%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	60.1	146 of 328	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.0	175 of 329	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	68.9	94 of 326	71.2%	★★★★☆
2022	30.1	263 of 325	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.7	255 of 327	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.7	200 of 327	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.6	194 of 326	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	45.2	192 of 324	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	26.8	279 of 321	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	34.9	237 of 322	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	40.0	209 of 322	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.5	204 of 321	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.3	124 of 321	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	41.9	207 of 320	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	37.0	236 of 317	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	36.2	230 of 313	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	34.3	245 of 316	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	33.0	258 of 313	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	23.1	289 of 314	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	45.3	184 of 308	40.3%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	76.4	28 of 122	77.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	58.9	143 of 321	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.2	180 of 322	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	72.7	63 of 320	80.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	60.1	88 of 236	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.2	107 of 233	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.8	60 of 232	74.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	67.6	89 of 324	72.5%	★★★★☆
2024	63.8	99 of 320	69.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	58.2	148 of 322	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.9	178 of 322	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	69.2	87 of 321	72.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	45.9	211 of 313	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.4	233 of 314	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	62.1	111 of 315	64.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

English Language Learner (2024)77th percentile+30 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)73rd percentile+17 vs school

Hispanic (2025)63rd percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)55th percentile~ school

Male (2025)54th percentile~ school

White (2025)33rd percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Geometry100%+15 vs state

Algebra I94%+13 vs state

English Reading93%+5 vs state

Writing80%+14 vs state

VA and US History76%+41 vs state

Biology70%-17 vs state

World History II45%-16 vs state

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Schools Near Galax High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Writing (2025)		SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)		SOL Biology (2025)			SOL Earth Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)		SOL VA and US History (2025)	SOL World History I (2025)	SOL World History II (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Galax High	Public	9-12	200 Maroon Tide Dr	Galax	24333	Galax city	Galax City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 236-2991	432	31	13.7	88.9%	246 (56.9%)	25 (5.8%)	149 (34.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	60.1	146^th of 328 public high schools	55.5%		55	175^th of 329 public high schools	46.8%	29	80.0		100.0	94.1		69.6				92.9		76.2		45.5	$12,127	$711	$11,415
Grayson County High	Public	9-12	110 Blue Devil Drive	Independence	24348	Grayson County	Grayson County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 773-2131	461	38	12.2	92.4%	386 (83.7%)	18 (3.9%)	52 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	46.6	219^th of 328 public high schools	33.2%		56.8	161^st of 329 public high schools	51.1%	58			100.0	76.8			73.1		69.4	85.3			60.8		$9,588	$1,091	$8,497
Carroll County High	Public	9-12	100 Cavs Lane	Hillsville	24343	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 728-2125	1,033	88	11.6	89.4%	936 (90.6%)	7 (0.7%)	59 (5.7%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.5%)	68.6	100^th of 328 public high schools	69.5%		70.6	84^th of 329 public high schools	74.5%	16		94.1	85.0	93.0	100.0		80.8	66.7	74.7	91.9	64.7	46.5			$9,179	$176	$9,003
Fort Chiswell High	Public	9-12	#1 Pioneer Trail	Max Meadows	24360	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 637-3437	411	32	12.8	81.0%	388 (94.4%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.4%)	81.4	18^th of 328 public high schools	94.5%		82.9	11^th of 329 public high schools	96.7%	7			100.0	98.7	100.0		82.3			95.6			74.8		$9,638	$180	$9,459

Frequently Asked Questions about Galax High

What is the racial makeup of Galax High?

Students at Galax High are 57% White, 34% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Galax High?

Galax High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Galax Elementary
Middle : Galax Middle

What district is Galax High in?

Galax City Public Schools

How many students attend Galax High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 432 students attended Galax High.

Is Galax High a good school?

Galax High ranks 146^th of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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