Stuarts Draft High School is in the community of Stuarts Draft in southeastern Augusta County, Virginia. The school opened in 1970 during a consolidation period for the county's public schools.
Serving 668 students in grades 9-12, Stuarts Draft High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Stuart Draft High serves the southeastern part of its school district in Stuarts Draft, VA, covering an area of approximately 66.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10 to 15 minutes, with the farthest edges of the attendance zone reaching up to 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stuarts Draft High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stuarts Draft High School's student population of 668 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
668 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
White, Grey, Maroon
School Rankings
Stuarts Draft High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stuarts Draft High School is 0.35, 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
#182 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
4%
21%
White
80%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stuarts Draft High School's ranking?
Stuarts Draft High School is ranked #182 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Stuarts Draft High School often compared to?
Stuarts Draft High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Memorial High School, Buffalo Gap High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stuarts Draft High School?
The graduation rate of Stuarts Draft High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Stuarts Draft High School?
668 students attend Stuarts Draft High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Stuarts Draft High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stuarts Draft High School?
Stuarts Draft High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stuarts Draft High School offer ?
Stuarts Draft High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Stuarts Draft High School part of?
Stuarts Draft High School is part of Augusta County School District.
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