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Grayson County High School

Public | 8-12 | 742 students

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Posted September 21, 2008

Given the fact that my autistic son has just started there, it's okay. I'm not happy with his IEP. He does not recieve the help we have been promised for him. Of course this is more the districts fault than the school. But it's policy on bullying leaves alot to be desired. Sports seem to be what keeps this school running as they have a long history of sports support rather than academic support. Go figure.
—Submitted by Angela Thompson, a parent


Posted June 16, 2008

I went to school there up until this past year and its not at all that bad of a school. It's made best with what it gets from the state and just now getting a good Board Director. Sure lunch isn't that great but once again its all in the budget. I've had my own problems with bullys, but it's school and most teachers dont put up with it. And class sizes are a bit to large and I know that many plans are in the works for expanding the school. But once again its all up to state funding. I'd send my kids to GCHS in a heartbeat before I sent them to Galax or Carroll.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 5, 2008

Ok. There is some truth to the other reviews but not entirely. I went to this school, and it is not as bad as parents are making it out to be. First of all, yeah there may be bullying and things to that nature, but what school doesn't have problems. GCHS is lucky that it isn't a huge school in the city where terrible things happen. It absolutely is not the worst school in the Twin Counties! The cafeteria's food is not the best, but it isn't the worst either. Teacher/Parent involvement is a little weak, but that could be fixed!


Posted June 18, 2007

Teachers are apathetic, will not contact parents when asked. The school district does nothing to foster parent involvement. You only get to meet the teachers they day schedules are given out. If you can find them, and no other oppportunities are given after school starts. The district relies on the computer class to keep their web site updated, so guess what...no updates during the summer,. you have to guess the schedule. They dont know how to include make up days in the calendar, instead they take away holiday time from parents. can't plan to go out of town because it may be a make up day, refuse to use Saturday make ups. Your in the mountains, there will be snow. Does not prepare for college.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2005

To many kids in one school, no room, no time to eat lunch. And speaking of school food it's the worst i've ever seen, i mean bag milk (soy) for that matter. I remember the milk (real milk, in cartons) was probably the best thing about lunch in my day. But the main thing is too many kids in one school! no room, to much for one teacher a class!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
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2008

 
 
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English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students91%
Female students91%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant91%

English: Writing

All Students87%
Female students95%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students44%
Female students31%
Male students57%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students45%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English44%
Not migrant44%

Science

All Students94%
Female students95%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
99%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
87%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
87%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
85%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
92%
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students66%
Female students69%
Male students64%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students66%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra II

All Students56%
Female students58%
Male students51%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students55%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English55%
Not migrant56%

Biology

All Students89%
Female students91%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

Chemistry

All Students97%
Female students95%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

Earth Science

All Students90%
Female students90%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

English: Reading

All Students94%
Female students94%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

English: Writing

All Students83%
Female students90%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant83%

Geometry

All Students66%
Female students71%
Male students61%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students66%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%

Virginia and United States History

All Students78%
Female students78%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

World Geography

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

World History I

All Students86%
Female students89%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

World History II

All Students87%
Female students90%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 57%
Black 4% 26%
Hispanic 3% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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P.O. Box 828
Independence, VA 24348
Phone: (276) 773-2131

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