Clarke County School District

317 W Main St Ste A
Berryville, VA 22611
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,883 students in Clarke County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Clarke County School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,136 Schools
# Students
1,883 Students
1,257,463 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
92,279 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clarke County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#76 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
59%
68%
(20-21)
69%
69%
(20-21)
61%
59%
(21-22)
≥95%
89%
(2022-23)
22%
19.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
17%
20%
% Black
3%
21%
% White
72%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,366 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,504. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,393 is less than the state median of $15,258. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,366
$15,504
Spending / Student
$13,393
$15,258

Best Clarke County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarke County High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
627 Mosby Blvd.
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6130
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Johnson-williams Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Swan Ave
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Boyce Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
119 W Main St
Boyce, VA 22620
(540) 955-6115
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
D.g. Cooley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Westwood Rd
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,883 students.
What is the rank of Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District is ranked #74 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County School District?
72% of Clarke County School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Clarke County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,393 is less than the state median of $15,258. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,883 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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