Schools in Staunton, Virginia (2025)
9 schools · 4,239 students · 9 public · median Enrollment 449.
Staunton, in Virginia, has 9 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,239 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle, 1 other; by sector 9 public.
The median Enrollment across Staunton's schools is 449, below the Virginia median of 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Riverheads High (76.0, top 25% of high schools nationally), followed by Arthur R. Ware Elementary (74.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Thomas C. McSwain Elementary (72.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Staunton High (766 students), Riverheads Elementary (714 students), Shelburne Middle (583 students).
Ranked schools in Staunton
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 176Riverheads HighStaunton · Public High95% Math proficiency · 467 students
- 274Arthur R. Ware ElementaryStaunton · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 372 students
- 372Thomas C. McSwain ElementaryStaunton · Public Elementary90% Math proficiency · 449 students
- 471Riverheads ElementaryStaunton · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 714 students
- 570Shelburne MiddleStaunton · Public Middle77% Math proficiency · 583 students
- 670Bessie Weller ElementaryStaunton · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 373 students
- 768Staunton HighStaunton · Public High80% Math proficiency · 766 students
- 855Riverheads MiddleStaunton · Public Middle60.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 366 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverheads High Staunton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76.0 Top 25% | 95% Math proficiency | 467 |
| 2 | Arthur R. Ware Elementary Staunton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.0 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 3 | Thomas C. McSwain Elementary Staunton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 72.0 Top 25% | 90% Math proficiency | 449 |
| 4 | Riverheads Elementary Staunton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.2 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 714 |
| 5 | Shelburne Middle Staunton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 70.3 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 583 |
| 6 | Bessie Weller Elementary Staunton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 69.5 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 373 |
| 7 | Staunton High Staunton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67.7 Top 25% | 80% Math proficiency | 766 |
| 8 | Riverheads Middle Staunton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54.7 Top 50% | 60.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 366 |
Other schools in Staunton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Staunton side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Staunton?
Riverheads High is the highest-ranked school in Staunton with a Success Index (US) of 76.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Staunton?
Staunton has 9 schools (2 high, 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 other) educating 4,239 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Staunton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Staunton is 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.