For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,692 students in Staunton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Staunton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
2,692 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Staunton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 88% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
59%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
233 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
19%
# Black Students
358 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
13%
22%
# White Students
1,688 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
63%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
365 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
134
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
175
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
211
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
190
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
212
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
193
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
181
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
203
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
179
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
212
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,314 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,609 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,314
$15,473
Spending / Student
$19,609
$15,228
Best Staunton City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3936
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3936
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Staunton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: #33.
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Grubert Avenue
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Shelburne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grubert Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #55.
Bessie Weller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Greenville Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3940
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3940
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
Staunton City School Preschool Programs
Magnet School
1751 Shutterlee Mill Road, Dix
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3934
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3934
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Staunton City School District?
Staunton City School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,692 students.
What is the rank of Staunton City School District?
Staunton City School District is ranked #68 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Staunton City School District?
63% of Staunton City School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Staunton City School District?
Staunton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Staunton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,609 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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