Summary:
Zip code 24136 in Pembroke, Virginia, is served by just one public school, Eastern Elementary/Middle, a combined PK–7 school with 433 students operating within Giles County Public Schools.
As the only school in this area, Eastern Elementary/Middle stands out for its steady improvement in statewide rankings, moving from the 51st percentile in 2023–2024 to the 59th percentile in 2025–2026 while maintaining a 3-star rating. It serves a largely low-income student body — 67.2% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — yet it outperforms the state average in the majority of tested subjects, including 3rd through 6th grade math and 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade reading in the most recent year. The school’s best result came in 4th grade Virginia Studies, where 90% of students were proficient, far surpassing the state’s 70.5%. However, math proficiency declines sharply as students get older, falling from 81.5% in 3rd grade to just 45.6% in 7th grade in 2025–2026, well below both the district and state averages. Reading results are mixed as well, with 6th graders shining at 81.3% proficiency while 5th graders lag behind at 61.2%.
In comparison to its own district, Eastern Elementary/Middle beat Giles County Public Schools in 10 out of 13 subject/grade combinations, making it a relatively strong academic contributor. Chronic absenteeism sits at 15.2%, slightly above the state rate of 14.8%, which could be a concern. The school also maintains a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1, which likely supports more individualized instruction. Overall, parents considering this area should see a school that is improving, performs well in early grades and Virginia Studies, but faces challenges in middle school math and upper elementary reading.
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