For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,242 students in Pearisburg, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Pearisburg, VA are Giles High School and Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearisburg, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Pearisburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Pearisburg, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School
(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
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
151 School Road
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1421
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1421
Grades: K-12
| 1,226 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
What are the top ranked public schools in Pearisburg, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Pearisburg, VA include Giles High School and Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pearisburg?
4 public schools are located in Pearisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearisburg?
Pearisburg public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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