Serving 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edward G. Clymore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edward G. Clymore Elementary serves the northeast part of Fort Defiance, VA, covering an area of approximately 87.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 6.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 10.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edward G. Clymore Elementary School's student population of 803 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
803 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edward G. Clymore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward G. Clymore Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#1012 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
3%
21%
White
76%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward G. Clymore Elementary School's ranking?
Edward G. Clymore Elementary School is ranked #1012 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Edward G. Clymore Elementary School often compared to?
Edward G. Clymore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John W. Wayland Elementary School, Churchville Elementary School, Craigsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Edward G. Clymore Elementary School?
803 students attend Edward G. Clymore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Edward G. Clymore Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edward G. Clymore Elementary School?
Edward G. Clymore Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edward G. Clymore Elementary School offer ?
Edward G. Clymore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Edward G. Clymore Elementary School part of?
Edward G. Clymore Elementary School is part of Augusta County School District.
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