Augusta County Public Schools

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Verona, Virginia - 18 schools

An equity score of 27/100 ranks Augusta County Public Schools #114 of 131 districts in Virginia (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,961 per pupil, Augusta County Public Schools ranks #99 of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending (Virginia districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

10,076
Total Enrollment
18
Schools
$12,961
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Augusta County Public Schools operates 18 public schools serving 10,076 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 combined, 5 high, 4 middle schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Augusta County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,961 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending. See how Virginia compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 41.7% local, 45.2% state, and 13.1% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 27/100, ranked #114 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 5 of 18 schools offering Advanced Placement (43 AP courses district-wide), a 289.4:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.0% White, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Wilson Elementary, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.

Its largest campus is Wilson Memorial High, enrolling 837 students (8% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Craigsville Elementary, at 117 students, a 7x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Augusta County Public Schools school enrollment varies 7.2× across entities

Augusta County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 117 students (lowest) to 837 students (highest), a spread of 720 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Augusta County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 289:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Augusta County Public Schools is typically wider than the Augusta County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Augusta County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 15.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Augusta County Public Schools is typically wider than the Augusta County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.1%
Federal
45.2%
State
41.7%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
114 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 18 schools in Augusta County Public Schools.

White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 6.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 32.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Augusta County Public Schools's schools, below the Virginia average of 53.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Wilson Elementary 53.5
  2. 2 Stuarts Draft Elementary 42.8
  3. 3 Wilson Middle 42.1
  4. 4 Edward G. Clymore Elementary 38.8
  5. 5 Stuarts Draft Middle 38.4

Programs & Resources

5 / 18
Schools with AP
43 AP courses total
289.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Augusta County Public Schools

School Enrollment
Wilson Memorial High
837
Edward G. Clymore Elementary
803
Fort Defiance High
731
Riverheads Elementary
714
Stuarts Draft High
668
Wilson Elementary
655
Stuarts Draft Elementary
646
Wilson Middle
641
Cassell Elementary
634
Beverley Manor Middle
597
S. Gordon Stewart Middle
516
Stuarts Draft Middle
513
Riverheads High
467
Guy K. Stump Elementary
457
Churchville Elementary
448
Buffalo Gap High
410
North River Elementary
222
Craigsville Elementary
117

How Augusta County Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Virginia districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Montgomery County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Fauquier County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Bedford County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Rockingham County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Augusta County Public Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Augusta County Public Schools?

Augusta County Public Schools has 18 schools, including 5 high, 9 combined, 4 middle. Total enrollment is 10,076 students.

How much does Augusta County Public Schools spend per student?

Augusta County Public Schools spends $12,961 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #114 in Virginia.

What is the demographic composition of Augusta County Public Schools?

Augusta County Public Schools students are 81.0% White, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 18 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Augusta County Public Schools?

Augusta County Public Schools has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #114 out of 131 districts in Virginia.