Clarke County Schools & Education
Clarke County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,771
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#11
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clarke County
Measured School Summary
Clarke County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,771 per pupil, Clarke County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 44% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Clarke 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
4 public schools and 1 district 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
78/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #11 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
8.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,771
$170 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Clarke County has 4 public schools across 1 district, 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.
What Clarke 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.
Small-system county
Clarke County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#11
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 24 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% 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.
Clarke County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,892 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Clarke County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Clarke County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Clarke 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.
Small-Scale Education in a Scenic County
Clarke County maintains a focused educational landscape with just 4 public schools serving a total of 1,892 students. The infrastructure includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all managed within a single district.
Clarke County Public Schools District Focus
Clarke County Public Schools serves the entire student population across its four locations, with no charter schools currently available. This traditional public school model ensures consistent standards and close-knit community ties for all 1,892 enrolled students.
Intimate Schools in Rural and Town Settings
Students attend schools in a mix of rural and town locales, where the average school size is a manageable 473 students. Clarke County High is the largest institution with 693 students, while Boyce Elementary provides a smaller environment with only 311 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Clarke County
Reported Enrollment
1,892
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Clarke County
Clarke County Public Schools
4 Public Schools in Clarke 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 dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLARKE COUNTY HIGH | Record | Clarke County Public Schools | Berryville, 22611Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 693 |
| D.G. Cooley Elementary | Record | Clarke County Public Schools | Berryville, 22611Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 463 |
| JOHNSON-WILLIAMS MIDDLE | Record | Clarke County Public Schools | Berryville, 22611Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 425 |
| Boyce Elementary | Record | Clarke County Public Schools | Boyce, 22620Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 311 |
CLARKE COUNTY HIGH
Clarke County Public Schools
Berryville, 22611 / Town: Fringe
D.G. Cooley Elementary
Clarke County Public Schools
Berryville, 22611 / Rural: Fringe
JOHNSON-WILLIAMS MIDDLE
Clarke County Public Schools
Berryville, 22611 / Town: Fringe
Boyce Elementary
Clarke County Public Schools
Boyce, 22620 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,771
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Clarke County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clarke County, Virginia?
Clarke County maintains a focused educational landscape with just 4 public schools serving a total of 1,892 students. The infrastructure includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all managed within a single district.
What are the major school districts in Clarke County, Virginia?
Clarke County Public Schools serves the entire student population across its four locations, with no charter schools currently available. This traditional public school model ensures consistent standards and close-knit community ties for all 1,892 enrolled students.
What is the school experience like in Clarke County?
Students attend schools in a mix of rural and town locales, where the average school size is a manageable 473 students. Clarke County High is the largest institution with 693 students, while Boyce Elementary provides a smaller environment with only 311 students.
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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.