For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,328 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 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Pearisburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pearisburg, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Giles High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1711
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1711
Gr: 8-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Henson Ave
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1363
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1363
Gr: PK-7 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
151 School Road
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1421
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1421
Gr: K-12 | 1,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
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 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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