Giles County Public Schools

District Overview
Giles County Public Schools, headquartered at 151 School Rd in Pearisburg, Virginia, serves as an active, foundational educational provider for families throughout the region. Situated in a rural distant setting within the broader Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford metropolitan area, this traditional public school district operates seven open schools dedicated to nurturing local youth. The district offers a complete academic continuum, providing comprehensive instruction spanning from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. This broad scope ensures that students benefit from continuous, structured learning opportunities from early childhood through high school graduation.

With a total enrollment of 3,575 students, the district is backed by a robust workforce committed to fostering an effective learning environment. Giles County Public Schools employs a full-time equivalent (FTE) team of approximately 803 staff members, including over 432 dedicated classroom teachers, 51 instructional aides, and nearly 319 operational and support staff personnel. This strong staffing context allows the district to offer personalized academic attention and comprehensive support services to its diverse student body. Families and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs can visit their central administrative office or access online resources at sbo.gilesk12.org.
7
Total Schools
3,575
Total Students
432.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Giles County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White2,691
Hispanic248
Black323
Asian104
Two or More197
American Indian8
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    2,691 (75.3%)
  • Black
    323 (9.0%)
  • Hispanic
    248 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    197 (5.5%)
  • Asian
    104 (2.9%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Giles County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle0
High2
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:3,575*
Teachers (FTE):432.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.3
Schools in Giles County Public Schools
Found 7 Schools