For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,719 students in Clarke County, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 493 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Clarke County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Clarke County, VA are Clarke County High School, Johnson-williams Middle School and Boyce Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clarke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarke County High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
627 Mosby Blvd.
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6130
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6130
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson-williams Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Swan Ave
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6160
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6160
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Boyce Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
119 W Main St
Boyce, VA 22620
(540) 955-6115
Boyce, VA 22620
(540) 955-6115
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Robert E. Aylor Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
471 White Oak Road
White Post, VA 22663
(540) 869-3736
White Post, VA 22663
(540) 869-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #55.
D.g. Cooley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Westwood Rd
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6120
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6120
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
317 W Main St
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6110
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6110
Grades: PK-2
| 251 students
White Post Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Ray Of Hope Ln
White Post, VA 22663
(540) 868-7026
White Post, VA 22663
(540) 868-7026
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clarke County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Clarke County, VA include Clarke County High School, Johnson-williams Middle School and Boyce Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clarke County?
5 public schools are located in Clarke County.
What percentage of students in Clarke County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Clarke County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clarke County include: Boyce Elementary School vs. D.g. Cooley Elementary School, D.g. Cooley Elementary School vs. Boyce Elementary School
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