Galax City Public Schools District
- 223 LONG ST
- GALAX, VA 24333
- (276) 236-2911
4 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 76.5% | 77.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,686 | $10,960 |
| Students Per Teacher | 20.3 | 17.3 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,361 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 67 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,361 | 20.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 42 |
| Kindergarten Students | 83 |
| 1st Grade Students | 94 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 101 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 101 |
| 4th Grade Students | 108 |
| 5th Grade Students | 110 |
| 6th Grade Students | 109 |
| 7th Grade Students | 114 |
| 8th Grade Students | 118 |
| 9th Grade Students | 97 |
| 10th Grade Students | 103 |
| 11th Grade Students | 109 |
| 12th Grade Students | 82 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 15 |
| Hispanic | 300 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 138 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 896 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 673 |
| Female | 678 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 67 | 20.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 24 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 38 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 24 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 92 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 1 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| School Administrators | 6 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| Student Support Services | 6 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 65 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $16,931,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $4,970,000 | 29.4% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $3,795,000 | 22.4% |
| Other School Systems | $236,000 | 1.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $9,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch | $683,000 | 4.0% |
| Interest Earnings | $112,000 | 0.7% |
| Miscellaneous | $135,000 | 0.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $10,658,000 | 62.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $5,776,000 | 34.1% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $532,000 | 3.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $327,000 | 1.9% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $378,000 | 2.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $155,000 | 0.9% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $37,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $74,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $9,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $3,362,000 | 19.9% |
| Other Programs | $8,000 | 0.05% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,303,000 | 7.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $415,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $281,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $77,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $9,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $3,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $42,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $36,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $400,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Other | $40,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $11,883,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $7,562,000 | 63.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $3,721,000 | 31.3% |
| Student Support | $471,000 | 2.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $652,000 | 3.9% |
| General Administration Support | $446,000 | 2.6% |
| School Administration Support | $717,000 | 4.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $945,000 | 5.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $335,000 | 2.0% |
| Other Support Services | $155,000 | 0.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $600,000 | 5.0% |
| Food Services | $600,000 | 3.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 76.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 78 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 5 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 10 | 2.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Galax City Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 3
- Students: 1,361
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 67
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| GALAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
225 Academy Dr
Galax, VA Public | KG-4 | 529 | 23.4 |  Review This School |
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| GALAX HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
200 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA Public | 8-12 | 509 | 21.4 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| GALAX MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
202 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA Public | 5-7 | 333 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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