For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 671 students in Grayson County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grayson County, VA are Grayson Highlands, Fries Elementary School and Independence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayson County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Grayson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grayson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grayson Highlands
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6459 Troutdale Hwy.
Troutdale, VA 24378
(276) 579-2235
Troutdale, VA 24378
(276) 579-2235
Grades: PK-7
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Fries Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 E Main St
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7201
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7201
Grades: PK-7
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Blue Devil Drive
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-3020
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-3020
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Grayson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
77 Bridle Creek Rd
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2611
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2611
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
57 School Ln
Elk Creek, VA 24326
(276) 655-4101
Elk Creek, VA 24326
(276) 655-4101
Grades: K-5
| 46 students
P. O. Box 155
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 744-7548
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 744-7548
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
11337 Highlands Parkway
Whitetop, VA 24292
(276) 388-3489
Whitetop, VA 24292
(276) 388-3489
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
56 Bainbridge Rd
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7228
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7228
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grayson County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grayson County, VA include Grayson Highlands, Fries Elementary School and Independence Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grayson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Grayson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County?
Grayson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Grayson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grayson County include: Grayson Highlands vs. Independence Middle School, Independence Middle School vs. Grayson Highlands
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