Serving 683 students in grades 9-12, Clarke County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarke County High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Berryville, VA, encompassing approximately 178.1 square miles. Most areas within the zone are within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the school and a maximum distance of 12.3 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarke County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Clarke County High School's student population of 683 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
683 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Year Founded
1920
School Rankings
Clarke County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarke County High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#826 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
73%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarke County High School's ranking?
Clarke County High School is ranked #826 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Clarke County High School often compared to?
Clarke County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strasburg High School, Warren County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarke County High School?
The graduation rate of Clarke County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Clarke County High School?
683 students attend Clarke County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Clarke County High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Clarke County High School?
Clarke County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarke County High School offer ?
Clarke County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Clarke County High School part of?
Clarke County High School is part of Clarke County School District.
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