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Fairview Elementary

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Fairview Elementary ranks 384 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

384^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Fairview Elementary is a small, rural K-5 school in Galax, Virginia, serving 146 students within Grayson County Public Schools. The school has a strong record of academic success, earning 4-star ratings in most recent years and a 5-star peak in 2017-2018. In 2025-2026, Fairview ranks 384th of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools — the 65th percentile with 3 stars — a drop from the prior year's 89th percentile. Despite the dip, the school remains a solid performer, especially considering that roughly 94.5% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. Fairview also benefits from a very favorable 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $11,444.

Academically, Fairview outperforms both the Grayson County district and Virginia state averages in nearly every subject and grade tested. For example, 4th grade math proficiency is 88.6% compared to 73.3% statewide, and 4th grade reading is 85.7% versus 73.7% statewide. The school ranks in the 84th percentile statewide for low-income students, a notable strength given its high-poverty population. Fairview also compares favorably to nearby schools: it ranks higher than Independence Elementary (30th percentile), Fries Elementary (34th percentile), and Galax Elementary (40th percentile), though Gladesboro Elementary (79th percentile) and Fancy Gap Elementary (72nd percentile) edge it out this year.

One of Fairview's quiet differentiators is attendance. Chronic absenteeism has consistently been far below district and state averages — just 9.2% in 2024-2025 versus 14.8% statewide, and as low as 1.3% in 2022-2023. Parents should note that with only 146 students, year-to-year test scores can swing due to small class sizes; the school's longer-term record of 4-star ratings provides a more stable picture. Overall, Fairview stands out as a high-poverty school achieving strong results, making it a compelling option within Grayson County Public Schools.

146

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,741

Per pupil spending ?

94.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

2323 Fairview Rd
Galax, VA 24333

(276) 236-2365

District: Grayson County Public Schools

Students who attend Fairview Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Independence Middle
High:	Grayson County High

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 94th percentile in 2018 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (79% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Grayson County Public Schools

✓Above the Virginia median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 94th-percentile peak (2018) to 65th (2026)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school79%

District avg69%

Virginia avg72%

384^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Grayson County Public Schools

37^th of 131Grayson County 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	67.3	384 of 1111	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	84.7	127 of 1110	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	71.5	327 of 1114	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	79.7	213 of 1114	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	80.1	205 of 1109	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	82.0	180 of 1103	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	81.9	131 of 1105	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	86.8	66 of 1097	94.0%	★★★★★
2017	80.7	142 of 1099	87.1%	★★★★☆
2016	55.7	541 of 1096	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.1	560 of 1100	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.9	710 of 1110	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	71.5	278 of 1120	75.2%	★★★★☆
2012	49.0	647 of 1117	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	59.1	467 of 1117	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.7	381 of 1113	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	51.9	566 of 1082	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	65.5	349 of 1081	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.5	427 of 1083	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.0	292 of 1071	72.7%	★★★★☆
2005	54.6	513 of 1062	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	75.0	263 of 1100	76.1%	★★★★☆
2025	88.9	51 of 1096	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	72.3	303 of 1098	72.4%	★★★★☆
2023	73.1	281 of 1100	74.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	75.8	163 of 1040	84.3%	★★★★☆
2025	89.0	46 of 1046	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	83.0	84 of 1036	91.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	75.9	246 of 1099	77.6%	★★★★☆
2025	81.8	175 of 1093	84.0%	★★★★☆
2024	62.5	437 of 1101	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	83.8	130 of 1093	88.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	49.6	545 of 974	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	68.2	307 of 973	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.1	611 of 979	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.2	475 of 984	51.7%	★★★☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)84th percentile+19 vs school

Male (2026)78th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2026)76th percentile+11 vs school

White (2026)44th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics82%+8 vs state

VA Studies80%+9 vs state

English Reading77%+6 vs state

Science72%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)					SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)					SOL Civics and Economics (2026)	SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fairview Elementary	Public	K-5	2323 Fairview Rd	Galax	24333	Grayson County	Grayson County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 236-2365	146	14	10.5	94.5%	128 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	67.3	384^th of 1111 public elementary schools	65.4%		84.7	127^th of 1110 public elementary schools	88.6%	257	76.5	88.6	73.7			72.2	64.7	85.7	73.7				80.0	$11,741	$1,372	$10,369
Galax Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 McArthur Street	Galax	24333	Galax city	Galax City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 236-6159	667	49	13.6	—	394 (59.1%)	26 (3.9%)	210 (31.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.1%)	45.6	669^th of 1111 public elementary schools	39.8%		37.8	743^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	33.1%	74	76.5	73.2	73.9			63.0	71.6	71.3	68.5				58.3	$10,279	$1,451	$8,828
Oakland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4930 Pipers Gap Road	Galax	24333	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 236-3049	196	16	12.2	92.9%	148 (75.5%)	3 (1.5%)	37 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	38.4	751^st of 1111 public elementary schools	32.4%		56.9	517^th of 1110 public elementary schools	53.4%	234	74.2	47.8	53.6			75.0	71.0	56.5	78.6				47.6	$10,314	$886	$9,428
Gladeville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3117 Glendale Rd	Galax	24333	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 236-5449	259	19	13.9	91.1%	203 (78.4%)	6 (2.3%)	41 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	43	701^st of 1111 public elementary schools	36.9%		46.3	650^th of 1110 public elementary schools	41.4%	51	69.1	80.0	72.7			51.5	54.8	74.3	69.7				74.3	$9,618	$1,142	$8,475
Fries Elementary	Public	PK, KG-7	114 E Main St	Fries	24330	Grayson County	Grayson County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 744-7201	231	25	9.0	95.7%	207 (89.6%)	3 (1.3%)	10 (4.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	40.1	735^th of 1111 public elementary schools	33.8%		59.9	475^th of 1110 public elementary schools	57.2%	260	82.6	76.7	61.9	71.9	66.7	61.9	56.5	60.0	57.1	78.1	71.4	71.4	50.0	$14,306	$2,396	$11,910
St. Paul	Public	PK, KG-7	231 Flower Gap Road	Cana	24317	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 755-3512	304	28	10.7	94.1%	269 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.3%)	46	660^th of 1111 public elementary schools	40.6%		53.9	556^th of 1110 public elementary schools	49.9%	104	75.0	80.0	76.2	80.0	405.0	64.3	61.1	68.6	66.7	70.0	402.0	443.0	62.9	$10,162	$1,459	$8,703
Independence Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	915 E Main St	Independence	24348	Grayson County	Grayson County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 773-2722	287	23	12.5	93.0%	224 (78.0%)	12 (4.2%)	37 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	35.6	781^st of 1111 public elementary schools	29.7%		38.7	730^th of 1110 public elementary schools	34.2%	51	61.1	68.6	70.7			48.8	61.1	74.5	65.9				64.7	$10,147	$961	$9,186
Fancy Gap Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	63 Winding Ridge Rd	Fancy Gap	24328	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 728-7504	130	16	8.2	94.6%	120 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	72.7	308^th of 1111 public elementary schools	72.3%		74.5	295^th of 1110 public elementary schools	73.4%	13	94.4	70.0	76.2			71.4	94.4	80.0	85.7				90.0	$9,865	$817	$9,048
Laurel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	26 Pleasant View Road	Austinville	24312	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 728-9247	199	17	11.6	91.5%	186 (93.5%)	4 (2.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	41.8	711^th of 1111 public elementary schools	36.0%		48	627^th of 1110 public elementary schools	43.5%	84	67.9	75.0	67.7			64.7	60.7	62.5	73.5				70.8	$9,860	$860	$9,000
Gladesboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7845 Snake Creek	Hillsville	24343	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 398-2493	108	10	11.2	92.6%	97 (89.8%)	3 (2.8%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	78	233^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	79.0%		69.5	363^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	67.3%	130	88.2	100.0	83.3			88.9	58.8	91.7	83.3				100.0	$10,908	$498	$10,410

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairview Elementary

What schools do graduates of Fairview Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fairview Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Independence Middle
High : Grayson County High

Is Fairview Elementary a good school?

Fairview Elementary ranks 384^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Fairview Elementary in?

Grayson County Public Schools

How many students attend Fairview Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 146 students attended Fairview Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Fairview Elementary?

Students at Fairview Elementary are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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2023–24 school spending data (updated)NewNov 2, 2026

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2025–26 attendance data, dropout rates & graduation ratesOct 12, 2026

2025–26 SOL test scoresAug 25, 2026

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