Edward G. Clymore Elementary School

184 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
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Bottom 50%
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 (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 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)
Total Students
803 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data

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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1012 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

71%
68%

Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data

(20-21)
64%
69%

Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data

(20-21)
60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data

Asian
1%
8%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 20-year historical data

Hispanic
15%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data

Black
3%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data

White
76%
44%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data

Two or more races
5%
7%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
24%
0.40

Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data

(22-23)
15.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
2%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-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 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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 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

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