Augusta County Public Schools

Verona, Virginia — 18 schools

10,076
Total Enrollment
18
Schools
$14,259
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, 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 other, 5 high, 4 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 10,076 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Augusta County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,259 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 41.7% local, 45.2% state, and 13.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $75,458 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #110 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 5 of 18 schools offering Advanced Placement (43 AP courses district-wide), a 289.4:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.

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

30
Equity Score
110 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Augusta County county, where this district is located.

$1,088
Studio/mo
$1,095
1 BR/mo
$1,261
2 BR/mo
$1,734
3 BR/mo
$1,941
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,458
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

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.

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

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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 other, 4 middle. Total enrollment is 10,076 students.

How much does Augusta County Public Schools spend per student?

Augusta County Public Schools spends $14,259 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #110 in Virginia.

What is the average teacher salary in Augusta County Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Augusta County Public Schools is $75,458 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Augusta County Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Augusta County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 30/100, ranking #110 out of 131 districts in Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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