For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,528 students in Giles Co PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Giles Co PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
3,528 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Giles Co PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 135 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
69%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
62 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
158 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
18%
# Black Students
205 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
8%
22%
# White Students
2,137 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
79%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
225
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
180
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
365
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
381
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
296
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
333
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
369
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
378
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
230
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
183
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,156 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,256 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,156
$15,672
Spending / Student
$8,256
$15,424
Best Giles Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 426 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
| 699 students
Rank: #33.
Eastern Combined
(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
| 744 students
Rank: #44.
Narrows Elem/mid.
(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
| 840 students
Rank: #55.
Macy Mcclaugherty Combined
(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
| 819 students
Rank: n/an/a
Giles County Tech. Center
Vocational School
1827 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1166
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Giles Co PBLC Schs School District?
Giles Co PBLC Schs School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,528 students.
What is the rank of Giles Co PBLC Schs School District?
Giles Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #52 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Giles Co PBLC Schs School District?
79% of Giles Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Giles Co PBLC Schs School District?
Giles Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Giles Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,256 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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