Best Augusta County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,676 students in Augusta County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Augusta County, VA are S. Gordon Stewart Middle School, Stuarts Draft Middle School and Wilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Augusta County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Augusta County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5046
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Stuarts Draft Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1088 Augusta Farm Rd
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 946-7611
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
232 Hornet Road
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5185
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
1770 Buffalo Gap Highway
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 414-0510
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center
Vocational School
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 332-7230
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Augusta County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Augusta County, VA include S. Gordon Stewart Middle School, Stuarts Draft Middle School and Wilson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Augusta County?
4 public middle schools are located in Augusta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta County?
Augusta County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Augusta County are often viewed compared to one another?

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