Public schools in Galax, VA
6 open public schools with an address in Galax, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,035
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Galax public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Galax, VA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,035 students, an average of 339 per school. The largest campus is Galax Elementary (667 students).
Galax City Public Schools operates the most schools here (3), and 3 regular districts have at least one Galax campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 95% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Galax
Elementary schools in Galax
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary Grayson County Public Schools | KG–05 | 146 | 10.6:1 | |
| Galax Elementary Galax City Public Schools | PK–05 | 667 | 13.6:1 | |
| Gladeville Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 259 | 13.9:1 | |
| Oakland Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 196 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in Galax
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galax Middle Galax City Public Schools | 06–08 | 335 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Galax
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galax High Galax City Public Schools | 09–12 | 432 | 13.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.5%
- Hispanic27.8%
- Black3.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Galax schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,035 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Galax
How many public schools are in Galax, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Galax: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,035 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Galax?
Schools with an address in Galax belong to 3 education agencies, led by Galax City Public Schools (3 schools), Carroll County Public Schools (2 schools), Grayson County Public Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Galax?
Galax High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Galax, with 432 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Galax?
No school with an address in Galax is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Galax schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Galax public schools is 13.7:1, similar to the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Galax guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities