Clarke County School District

317 W Main St Ste A
Berryville, VA 22611
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 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
2,135 Schools
# Students
1,883 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
92,248 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%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

59%
68%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
69%
69%
(20-21)
61%
59%
(21-22)
≥95%
89%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
22%
19.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
17%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
21%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% White
72%
44%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,563 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,758 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$23,109 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$30 MM
$22,838 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,563
$18,383

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,758
$18,168

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Clarke County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

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 $15,758 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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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