For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,499 students in Giles County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Giles County, VA are Narrows High School, Giles High School and Eastern Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Giles County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Giles County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Giles County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Narrows High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Green Wave Lane
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2384
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2384
Grades: 8-12
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Giles High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1825 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1711
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1711
Grades: 8-12
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Eastern Elementary Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6899 Virginia Ave
Pembroke, VA 24136
(540) 626-7281
Pembroke, VA 24136
(540) 626-7281
Grades: PK-7
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Narrows Elementary Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wolf St
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2391
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2391
Grades: PK-7
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Henson Ave
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1363
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1363
Grades: PK-7
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
151 School Road
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1421
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1421
Grades: K-12
| 1,226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Giles County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Giles County, VA include Narrows High School, Giles High School and Eastern Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Giles County?
6 public middle schools are located in Giles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Giles County?
Giles County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Giles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Giles County include: Eastern Elementary Middle School vs. Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School
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