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Augusta County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
18
Schools
10,076
Students
$14,259
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
50.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
89.2%
Graduation Rate
+2.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Augusta County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 10,076 students across 18 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,259 is near the national average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (18)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cassell ElementaryPK–05661
Churchville ElementaryPK–05433
Craigsville ElementaryPK–05146
Edward G. Clymore ElementaryPK–05775
Guy K. Stump ElementaryPK–05451
North River ElementaryPK–05239
Riverheads ElementaryPK–05737
Stuarts Draft ElementaryPK–05586
Wilson ElementaryPK–05647
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BEVERLEY MANOR MIDDLE06–08597
S. Gordon Stewart Middle06–08502
STUARTS DRAFT MIDDLE06–08488
WILSON MIDDLE06–08632
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BUFFALO GAP HIGH09–12435
Fort Defiance High09–12727
RIVERHEADS HIGH09–12464
STUARTS DRAFT HIGH09–12698
WILSON MEMORIAL HIGH09–12858
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,259Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
42%
State
45.2%
Local (property tax)
41.7%
Federal
13.1%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (42%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
10,076
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.2%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Augusta County Public Schools?
Augusta County Public Schools has 18 public schools, serving a total of 10,076 students.
What is the graduation rate for Augusta County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 89.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Augusta County Public Schools spend per student?
Augusta County Public Schools spends $14,259 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Augusta County Public Schools?
50% of students in Augusta County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Augusta County Public Schools?
No, Augusta County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Augusta County Public Schools serve?
Augusta County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Augusta County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Augusta County Public Schools is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.