Can I use Augusta County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Augusta County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Augusta County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Augusta County?

Start with the 23 listed public schools and 5 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Augusta County Schools & Education

Name: Augusta County, Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Augusta County, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

59/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,441

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

59/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#42

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Augusta County

Measured School Summary

Augusta County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,441 per pupil, Augusta County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 9% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Augusta County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

23 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

59/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #42 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

3.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,441

$500 below the state average

School coverage

5 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Augusta County has 23 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Augusta County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Augusta County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 18 of 23 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#42

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 78% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Augusta County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

10,076 students

Elementary 9Middle 4High 5Other 0

18 listed schools in this county slice.

Valley Career and Technical Center

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

Shenandoah Valley Governor's School

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Augusta County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 18 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Augusta County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Augusta County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Augusta County, Virginia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Expansive Learning Across Augusta County

Augusta County operates 23 public schools, including nine elementary and five high schools, serving a large student body of 10,076. This education landscape is managed across five different districts.

Exceeding Graduation Benchmarks

The county achieves a 92% graduation rate, which is higher than the state's 89% and the national 87% averages. This performance is supported by $7,441 in per-pupil spending, which closely aligns with the Virginia state average.

The Reach of Augusta County Public Schools

Augusta County Public Schools is the primary district, educating 10,076 students across 18 schools. There are no charter schools in the county, though several specialized vocational and governor's schools provide unique regional opportunities.

A Diverse Mix of School Locales

The county offers a unique mix of 14 rural, five suburban, and four town schools, with an average size of 560 students. Wilson Memorial High is the largest with 858 students, while smaller elementary schools maintain a localized, rural feel.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Augusta County

Reported Enrollment

10,076

18 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9

Middle4

High5

Other5

5 School Districts in Augusta County

Augusta County Public Schools

Valley Career and Technical Center

1 school

0 students

Shenandoah Valley Governor's School

1 school

0 students

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center

1 school

0 students

VALLEY ACADEMY

1 school

0 students

23 Public Schools in Augusta County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Augusta County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
WILSON MEMORIAL HIGH	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Fishersville, 22939Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	858
Edward G. Clymore Elementary	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Fort Defiance, 24437Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	775
Riverheads Elementary	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Staunton, 24401Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	737
Fort Defiance High	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Fort Defiance, 24437Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	727
STUARTS DRAFT HIGH	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Stuarts Draft, 24477Town: Fringe	9–12	High	698
Cassell Elementary	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Waynesboro, 22980Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	661
Wilson Elementary	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Fishersville, 22939Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	647
WILSON MIDDLE	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Fishersville, 22939Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	632
BEVERLEY MANOR MIDDLE	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Staunton, 24401Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	597
Stuarts Draft Elementary	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Stuarts Draft, 24477Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	586
S. Gordon Stewart Middle	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Fort Defiance, 24437Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	502
STUARTS DRAFT MIDDLE	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Stuarts Draft, 24477Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	488
RIVERHEADS HIGH	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Staunton, 24401Rural: Distant	9–12	High	464
Guy K. Stump Elementary	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Stuarts Draft, 24477Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	451
BUFFALO GAP HIGH	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Swoope, 24479Rural: Distant	9–12	High	435
Churchville Elementary	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Churchville, 24421Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	433
North River Elementary	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Mount Solon, 22843Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	239
Craigsville Elementary	Record	Augusta County Public Schools	Craigsville, 24430Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	146
Shenandoah Valley Governor's School	Record	Shenandoah Valley Governor's School	Fishersville, 22939Rural: Fringe	—	Other	—
SHENANDOAH VALLEY JUVENILE DETENTION HOME	Record	Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms	Staunton, 24401Suburb: Small	—	Alternative	—

WILSON MEMORIAL HIGH

Augusta County Public Schools

Fishersville, 22939 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High858 students

Edward G. Clymore Elementary

Augusta County Public Schools

Fort Defiance, 24437 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary775 students

Riverheads Elementary

Augusta County Public Schools

Staunton, 24401 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary737 students

Fort Defiance High

Augusta County Public Schools

Fort Defiance, 24437 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High727 students

STUARTS DRAFT HIGH

Augusta County Public Schools

Stuarts Draft, 24477 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High698 students

Cassell Elementary

Augusta County Public Schools

Waynesboro, 22980 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary661 students

Wilson Elementary

Augusta County Public Schools

Fishersville, 22939 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary647 students

WILSON MIDDLE

Augusta County Public Schools

Fishersville, 22939 / Suburb: Small

Record6–8Middle632 students

BEVERLEY MANOR MIDDLE

Augusta County Public Schools

Staunton, 24401 / Suburb: Small

Record6–8Middle597 students

Stuarts Draft Elementary

Augusta County Public Schools

Stuarts Draft, 24477 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary586 students

S. Gordon Stewart Middle

Augusta County Public Schools

Fort Defiance, 24437 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle502 students

STUARTS DRAFT MIDDLE

Augusta County Public Schools

Stuarts Draft, 24477 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle488 students

RIVERHEADS HIGH

Augusta County Public Schools

Staunton, 24401 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High464 students

Guy K. Stump Elementary

Augusta County Public Schools

Stuarts Draft, 24477 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary451 students

BUFFALO GAP HIGH

Augusta County Public Schools

Swoope, 24479 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High435 students

Churchville Elementary

Augusta County Public Schools

Churchville, 24421 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary433 students

North River Elementary

Augusta County Public Schools

Mount Solon, 22843 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary239 students

Craigsville Elementary

Augusta County Public Schools

Craigsville, 24430 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary146 students

Shenandoah Valley Governor's School

Fishersville, 22939 / Rural: Fringe

RecordOtherEnrollment not available

SHENANDOAH VALLEY JUVENILE DETENTION HOME

Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms

Staunton, 24401 / Suburb: Small

RecordAlternativeEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,441

State avg $7,941

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Alleghany County (97.0%), Clarke County (97.0%), and Falls Church city (97.0%) currently lead Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Virginia?

Across Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,941. The highest current county values are Surry County ($12,490), Highland County ($12,429), and Arlington County ($11,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Augusta County?

Augusta County has a school score of 59/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Augusta County?

The high school graduation rate in Augusta County is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Augusta County spend per student?

Augusta County spends $7,441 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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