Stuarts Draft High School is in the community of Stuarts Draft in southeastern Augusta County, Virginia. The school opened in 1970 during a consolidation period for the county's public schools.
Serving 712 students in grades 9-12, Stuarts Draft High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stuarts Draft High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stuarts Draft High School's student population of 712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
White, Grey, Maroon
School Rankings
Stuarts Draft High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stuarts Draft High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
81%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stuarts Draft High School's ranking?
Stuarts Draft High School is ranked #440 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Stuarts Draft High School often compared to?
Stuarts Draft High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Memorial High School, Buffalo Gap High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stuarts Draft High School?
The graduation rate of Stuarts Draft High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Stuarts Draft High School?
712 students attend Stuarts Draft High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Stuarts Draft High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stuarts Draft High School?
Stuarts Draft High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stuarts Draft High School offer ?
Stuarts Draft High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Stuarts Draft High School part of?
Stuarts Draft High School is part of Augusta County School District.
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