There were only two American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Giles County schools in the 2025-26 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 2,188 students were enrolled in Giles County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised 0.1% of the student body, making them the least represented ethnicity in the county.
MacY McClaugherty Combined and Narrows High School were the only schools in the county to welcome American Indian or Alaskan Native students during the 2025-26 school year.
Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, compared with the national average of 15:1, according to Public School Review. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students account for 44%.
| School Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Combined | — | 437 | — |
| Giles High School | — | 540 | — |
| MacY McClaugherty Combined | 1 | 409 | 0.2% |
| Narrows Elementary/Middle School | — | 509 | — |
| Narrows High School | 1 | 293 | 0.3% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Virginia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.