Fort Defiance High vs Riverheads High
Riverheads High has a higher overall rating of 8.1/10 compared to 6.8/10. Fort Defiance High is significantly larger with 737 students, about 1.6× the size of Riverheads High (447). In math proficiency, Riverheads High leads at 95.0%.
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Fort Defiance High
Fort Defiance, VA
6.8/10
High School9th – 12th
737 students
Riverheads High
Staunton, VA
8.1/10
High School9th – 12th
447 students
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| Metric | Fort Defiance High | Riverheads High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 9.6 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 8.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.2% | 64% |
| Environment Score | 4.8 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #765 of 1,854 | #275 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 59th | 85th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Fort Defiance High | Riverheads High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 89.0% | 95.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 87.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Fort Defiance High | Riverheads High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 737 | 447 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.2% | 64.0% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 90–94% | 95%+ |
| District | Augusta County Public Schools | Augusta County Public Schools |
| City | Fort Defiance | Staunton |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Fort Defiance (24437) | Staunton (24401) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,397 | $63,746 |
| Median Home Value | $298,400 | $253,700 |
| Median Rent | — | $1,002 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 28.8% | 32.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Avg Commute | — | 23 min |