For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 457 students in Independence, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Independence, VA is Grayson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Independence have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Independence, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grayson County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Independence, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grayson County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Blue Devil Drive
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2131
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2131
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Independence, Virginia 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
P. O. Box 155
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 744-7548
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 744-7548
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Independence, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Independence, VA include Grayson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Independence?
1 public high schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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