Best Schools in Augusta County, VA
Augusta County, VA has 34 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 14 elementary) serving 17,362 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Augusta County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Augusta County, VA
The top high schools in Augusta County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverheads High
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
2. Spotswood High
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Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 947 Students
3. Buffalo Gap High
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
4. Wilson Memorial High
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
5. Staunton High
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Staunton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 822 Students
6. Stuarts Draft High
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students
7. Fort Defiance High
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 727 Students
8. Waynesboro High
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Waynesboro City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students
Best Middle Schools in Augusta County, VA
The top middle schools in Augusta County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montevideo Middle
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Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
2. Maury River Middle
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
3. Wilson Middle
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 632 Students
4. Shelburne Middle
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Staunton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
5. Stuarts Draft Middle
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 488 Students
6. S. Gordon Stewart Middle
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
7. Kate Collins Middle
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Waynesboro City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
8. Beverley Manor Middle
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Augusta County, VA
The top elementary schools in Augusta County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary
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Staunton City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 415 Students
2. Peak View Elementary
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Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
3. Bessie Weller Elementary
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Staunton City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
4. Stuarts Draft Elementary
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
5. Arthur R. Ware Elementary
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Staunton City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
6. Wilson Elementary
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
7. Cassell Elementary
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students
8. Edward G. Clymore Elementary
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students
9. Riverheads Elementary
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 737 Students
10. North River Elementary
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Augusta County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Augusta County, VA has a total population of 77,487 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Augusta County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Augusta County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Augusta County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Augusta County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Augusta County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Augusta County, VA
How many schools are in Augusta County, VA?
Augusta County, VA has 34 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 17,362 students in total.
How do schools in Augusta County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Augusta County score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Augusta County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Augusta County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Augusta County
7 places in Augusta County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Stuarts Draft (4)
- Fishersville (3)
- Fort Defiance (3)
- Churchville (1)
- Craigsville (1)
- Mount Solon (1)
- Swoope (1)
School districts (1)
- Augusta County Public Schools (18 schools)