Floyd, VA is a small rural community located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. The town is known for its vibrant arts and music scene, and as such many educational opportunities for residents are available. The local education system is highly rated and consists of two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. All of these are well-equipped with up to date technology, ample resources, and highly experienced teachers. Floyd County Public Schools also offer students access to a variety of advanced programs in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), as well as foreign language courses like Spanish, French, German, Latin American Arts and Culture. These programs provide Floyd students with an opportunity to excel in the classroom and prepare for college or further study after graduation.
Floyd schools spend $8,945 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 14 pupils per teacher, 408 students per librarian, and 419 children per counselor.