For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,692 students in Staunton City 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
2,692 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Staunton City School District, which is ranked within the top 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 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 132 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
59%
Graduation Rate
82%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.5%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
14%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
61%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,517 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$50 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,149
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,517
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Staunton City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3936
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3936
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Staunton High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Gr: 9-12 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Grubert Avenue
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Bessie Weller Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Greenville Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3940
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3940
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Shelburne Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grubert Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
1751 Shutterlee Mill Road, Dix
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3934
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3934
Gr: PK | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Staunton City School District?
Staunton City School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,692 students.
What is the rank of Staunton City School District?
Staunton City School District is ranked #64 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 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 Staunton City School District?
61% of Staunton City School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Staunton City School District?
Staunton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Staunton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,517 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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