Floyd County High School was built in 1962, a product of a county-wide movement to consolidate the three high schools in Floyd County using funding from both the federal government and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Originally, there were separate high schools in Willis, Floyd, and Check.
Serving 680 students in grades 8-12, Floyd County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Floyd County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Floyd County High School's student population of 680 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Floyd County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floyd County High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#586 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
87%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buffalo
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floyd County High School's ranking?
Floyd County High School is ranked #586 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Floyd County High School often compared to?
Floyd County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christiansburg Middle School, Christiansburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Floyd County High School?
The graduation rate of Floyd County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Floyd County High School?
680 students attend Floyd County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Floyd County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floyd County High School?
Floyd County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Floyd County High School offer ?
Floyd County High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Floyd County High School part of?
Floyd County High School is part of Floyd County School District.
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