Top Rankings
Augusta County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,076 students in Augusta County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Augusta County School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
10,076 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
713 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Augusta County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 135 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
59%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.71
# American Indian Students
27 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
100 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
704 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%
# Black Students
362 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
4%
22%
# White Students
8,340 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
83%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
534 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
300
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
728
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
728
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
726
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
684
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
707
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
802
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
742
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
724
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
753
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
837
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
834
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
737
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
774
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,517 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,494 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$146 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$136 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,517
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,494
$15,228
Best Augusta County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Gap High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Buffalo Gap Hwy
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 337-6021
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 337-6021
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
189 Hornet Rd
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 886-4286
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 886-4286
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fort Defiance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5050
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 727 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Riverheads High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19 Howardsville Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-1921
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Stuarts Draft High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1028 Augusta Farm Rd
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 946-7600
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 946-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #66.
Riverheads Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 Don Hanger Circle
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-2535
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 737 students
Rank: #77.
Churchville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3710 Churchville Ave
Churchville, VA 24421
(540) 337-6036
Churchville, VA 24421
(540) 337-6036
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #88.
Edward G. Clymore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
184 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5043
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5043
Grades: PK-5
| 775 students
Rank: #99.
Guy K. Stump Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Draft Ave
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 337-1549
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 337-1549
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1010.
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5046
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5046
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #1111.
Stuarts Draft Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1088 Augusta Farm Rd
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 946-7611
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 946-7611
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #1212.
Cassell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Rockfish Rd
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7635
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7635
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #1313.
Beverley Manor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Cedar Green Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-5806
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-5806
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #1414.
Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
232 Hornet Road
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5185
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5185
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #1515.
Stuarts Draft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63 School Blvd
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 337-2951
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 337-2951
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #1616.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
127 Woodrow Wilson Ave
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5040
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #1717.
North River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3395 Scenic Hwy
Mount Solon, VA 22843
(540) 350-2463
Mount Solon, VA 22843
(540) 350-2463
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #1818.
Craigsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 East First St
Craigsville, VA 24430
(540) 997-9184
Craigsville, VA 24430
(540) 997-9184
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Augusta County School District?
Augusta County School District manages 18 public schools serving 10,076 students.
What is the rank of Augusta County School District?
Augusta County School District is ranked #50 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta County School District?
83% of Augusta County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Augusta County School District?
Augusta County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Augusta County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,494 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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