Floyd County High

Floyd County Public Schools
721 Baker Street SW
Floyd, VA 24091
668 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Floyd County High School, located in the rural town of Floyd, Virginia, serves as the singular public secondary school for the entire county. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the school plays a central role in the local community, fostering a close-knit environment where students, faculty, and families are deeply connected. As a rural institution, it often emphasizes a balance between traditional academic preparation and vocational training, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary for both collegiate success and the regional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Floyd County High School is known for its strong school spirit and active participation in extracurricular activities, ranging from athletics to arts programs that reflect the cultural heritage of the area. The school’s mission focuses on student growth, character development, and academic excellence within a supportive atmosphere. By leveraging its unique mountain location and community-oriented philosophy, the school remains the cornerstone of education and civic pride for the residents of Floyd County.
668
Total Students
54.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    588 (88.0%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    33 (4.9%)
  • Black
    7 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Floyd County Public Schools
Phone: (540)745-9450
Website: http://www.floyd.k12.va.us/Domain/9
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 545
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 8 139
Grade 9 139
Grade 10 115
Grade 11 144
Grade 12 131
Gender Ratio