Best Schools in Clarke County, VA
Clarke County, VA has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,834 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Clarke County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clarke County, VA
The top high schools in Clarke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarke County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 693 Students
2. Fauquier High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
3. James Wood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1437 Students
4. Millbrook High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1516 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clarke County, VA
The top middle schools in Clarke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshall Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
2. Johnson-williams Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
3. Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
4. James Wood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clarke County, VA
The top elementary schools in Clarke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyce Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students
2. Claude Thompson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
3. Jordan Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
4. D.g. Cooley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
5. Evendale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
6. Powhatan School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powhatan School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clarke County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clarke County, VA has a total population of 14,783 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clarke 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 Clarke County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clarke County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clarke 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 Clarke County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clarke County, VA
How many schools are in Clarke County, VA?
Clarke County, VA has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,834 students in total.
How do schools in Clarke County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Clarke County score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Clarke County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clarke 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: 62%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clarke County
2 places in Clarke County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Berryville (3)
- Boyce (1)
School districts (1)
- Clarke County Public Schools (4 schools)