For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,728 students in Augusta County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Augusta County, VA are Buffalo Gap High School, Wilson Memorial High School and Fort Defiance High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Augusta County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Augusta County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Defiance High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Augusta County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Gap High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Buffalo Gap Hwy
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 337-6021
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 337-6021
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Memorial High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
189 Hornet Rd
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 886-4286
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 886-4286
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Defiance High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5050
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 737 students
Rank: #44.
Stuarts Draft High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1028 Augusta Farm Rd
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 946-7600
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 946-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 712 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center
Vocational School
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 332-7230
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 332-7230
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Augusta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Augusta Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1821 Estaline Valley Rd
Craigsville, VA 24430
(540) 997-7000
Craigsville, VA 24430
(540) 997-7000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cold Springs Cor Unit #10 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
221 Spitler Circle
Greenville, VA 24440
(540) 337-1818
Greenville, VA 24440
(540) 337-1818
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Shenandoah Valley Regional (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, VA 24482
(540) 245-5193
Verona, VA 24482
(540) 245-5193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1011 Lee Hwy
Verona, VA 24482
(540) 248-0141
Verona, VA 24482
(540) 248-0141
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Augusta County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Augusta County, VA include Buffalo Gap High School, Wilson Memorial High School and Fort Defiance High School.
How many public high schools are located in Augusta County?
5 public high schools are located in Augusta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta County?
Augusta County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Augusta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Augusta County include: Stuarts Draft High School vs. Wilson Memorial High School, Wilson Memorial High School vs. Stuarts Draft High School, Buffalo Gap High School vs. Stuarts Draft High School
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