Staunton City Public Schools School District
School District · Staunton, Virginia
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,422
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,422
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Staunton City Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Staunton City Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary
Staunton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bessie Weller Elementary
Staunton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Arthur R. Ware Elementary
Staunton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#35 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,422
+$1,353 vs Virginia median
District size
2,695 students
Smaller than Virginia median
The short answer
Staunton City Public Schools ranks #35 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Staunton City Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary (9.1/10), Bessie Weller Elementary (8.8/10), and Arthur R. Ware Elementary (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Staunton City Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Bessie Weller Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Arthur R. Ware Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Staunton High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Shelburne Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Staunton City Public Schools
Staunton City Public Schools is a Staunton, Virginia school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,695 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $16,422 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Staunton City Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Staunton City Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 72.7% and ELA proficiency of 75.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Staunton City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Staunton City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Staunton City Public Schools
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Staunton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,695
- Teachers (FTE)
- 205
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Staunton City Public Schools?
Staunton City Public Schools has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Staunton City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Staunton City Public Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Staunton City Public Schools?
Staunton City Public Schools spends $16,422 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Staunton City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Staunton City Public Schools is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Staunton City Public Schools?
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary is the highest-rated school in Staunton City Public Schools with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Staunton City Public Schools?
Across schools in Staunton City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Staunton City Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Staunton City Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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