For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,740 students in Staunton City PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Staunton City PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
2,740 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Staunton City PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
69%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
196 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
18%
# Black Students
401 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
15%
22%
# White Students
1,725 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
63%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
360 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
114
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
209
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
187
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
209
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
191
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
208
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
176
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
191
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
232
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
217
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
224
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
207
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,046 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,266 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,046
$15,672
Spending / Student
$19,266
$15,424
Best Staunton City PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3936
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3936
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Staunton High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 840 students
Rank: #33.
A. R. Ware Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Grubert Avenue
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Shelburne Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grubert Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
Bessie Weller Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Greenville Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3940
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3940
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dixon Educational Center, 1751
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3934
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3934
Grades: PK
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Staunton City PBLC Schs School District?
Staunton City PBLC Schs School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,740 students.
What is the rank of Staunton City PBLC Schs School District?
Staunton City PBLC Schs School District is ranked #68 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Staunton City PBLC Schs School District?
63% of Staunton City PBLC Schs School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Staunton City PBLC Schs School District?
Staunton City PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Staunton City PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,266 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
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