There are 11 schools in the USA with the word grissom in the name.

The word "Grissom" is commonly found in U.S. public school names as a tribute to Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, an American astronaut and one of the original NASA Project Mercury astronauts. Grissom is remembered for his significant contributions to the early U.S. space program, including his roles in both the Mercury and Gemini missions. His tragic death in the Apollo 1 spacecraft fire in 1967 further cemented his legacy as a national hero. Naming schools after Grissom reflects a broader tradition in the United States of honoring individuals who have made important contributions to science, exploration, and national achievement, inspiring students to pursue excellence and innovation. This naming convention also serves as a way for communities to connect local education with national history and values.

Alabama (1)

Iowa (1)

Illinois (2)

Indiana (2)

Michigan (1)

New Jersey (1)

New York (1)

Oklahoma (1)

Texas (1)

Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate