For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,466 students in Augusta County, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 310 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Augusta County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Augusta County, VA are Buffalo Gap High School, Wilson Memorial High School and Ft Defiance High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Augusta County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Augusta County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Gap High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Buffalo Gap Hwy
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 337-6021
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 337-6021
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Memorial High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
189 Hornet Rd
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 886-4286
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 886-4286
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: #33.
Ft Defiance High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5050
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Stuarts Draft High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1028 Augusta Farm Rd
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 946-7600
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 946-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Rank: #55.
Churchville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3710 Churchville Ave
Churchville, VA 24421
(540) 337-6036
Churchville, VA 24421
(540) 337-6036
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #66.
Edward G Clymore Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
184 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5043
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5043
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #77.
Guy K Stump Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Draft Ave
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 337-1549
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 337-1549
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #88.
S Gordon Stewart Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5046
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5046
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: #99.
Stuarts Draft Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1088 Augusta Farm Rd
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 946-7611
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 946-7611
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
232 Hornet Road
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5185
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5185
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #1111.
Stuarts Draft Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63 School Blvd
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 337-2951
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 337-2951
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
127 Woodrow Wilson Ave
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5040
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #1313.
North River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3395 Scenic Hwy
Mount Solon, VA 22843
(540) 350-2463
Mount Solon, VA 22843
(540) 350-2463
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #1414.
Craigsville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 East First St
Craigsville, VA 24430
(540) 997-9184
Craigsville, VA 24430
(540) 997-9184
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shenandoah Valley Gov. Sch.
Magnet School
49 Hornet Road, Valley Vo-tec
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5088
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5088
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Academy
Alternative School
59 John Lewis Road, Suite 101
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 886-0573
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 886-0573
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
49 Hornet Road
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5002
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center
Vocational School
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation,
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 332-7230
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 332-7230
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Augusta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Augusta Correctional Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1821 Estaline Valley Rd
Craigsville, VA 24430
(540) 997-7000
Craigsville, VA 24430
(540) 997-7000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cold Springs Cor Unit #10 (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
221 Spitler Circle
Greenville, VA 24440
(540) 337-1818
Greenville, VA 24440
(540) 337-1818
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Shenandoah Valley Regional (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, VA 24482
(540) 245-5193
Verona, VA 24482
(540) 245-5193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1011 Lee Hwy
Verona, VA 24482
(540) 248-0141
Verona, VA 24482
(540) 248-0141
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Augusta County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Augusta County, VA include Buffalo Gap High School, Wilson Memorial High School and Ft Defiance High School.
How many public schools are located in Augusta County, VA?
18 public schools are located in Augusta County, VA.
What percentage of students in Augusta County, VA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Augusta County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta County, VA?
Augusta County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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