Best Public Schools in Independence, VA

The city of Independence, Virginia is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Grayson County High, Independence Elementary, and Independence Middle. These schools operate under the Grayson County Public Schools district.

Among the standout schools, Grayson County High shines with a 4-star rating, ranking 64th out of 326 Virginia high schools. The school boasts an impressive 92.8% 4-year graduation rate and a low 4.5% dropout rate, outperforming state averages. Grayson County High also excels in several SOL test subjects, including 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I. Independence Middle is another high performer, ranking 48th out of 422 Virginia middle schools with a 4-star rating. The school stands out in math, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and high proficiency rates in 6th-8th grade math.

While Independence Elementary lags behind in reading proficiency, with 3rd-5th grade scores below the district and state averages, all three schools face the challenge of serving a high-need student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 92.03% to 93.65%. The district's efforts to allocate resources based on the needs of each school are reflected in the differences in per-student spending, with Independence Elementary receiving the highest funding at $8,441 per student.