Top 5 Best Augusta County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,710 students in Augusta County, VA.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Augusta County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Augusta County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ft Defiance High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Augusta County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Gap High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Buffalo Gap Hwy
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 337-6021
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Memorial High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
189 Hornet Rd
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 886-4286
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: #33.
Ft Defiance High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
195 Fort Defiance Rd
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
1028 Augusta Farm Rd
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 946-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center
Vocational School
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation,
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 332-7230
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Augusta County, VA

Augusta County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1821 Estaline Valley Rd
Craigsville, VA 24430
(540) 997-7000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
221 Spitler Circle
Greenville, VA 24440
(540) 337-1818
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, VA 24482
(540) 245-5193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1011 Lee Hwy
Verona, VA 24482
(540) 248-0141
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Augusta County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Augusta County, VA include Buffalo Gap High School, Wilson Memorial High School and Ft Defiance High School.
How many public high schools are located in Augusta County, VA?
5 public high schools are located in Augusta County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta County, VA?
Augusta County, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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