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Staunton city

Virginia · Public K-12

For a Virginia county, Staunton city operates a compact public-school system: 11 schools and 2,780 students, broken out as 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Staunton city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,757
-30 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
61%
was 65%
% Hispanic
10%
was 6%
% Black
13%
was 16%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
4 districts
Enrollment
2,780
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,581
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
83.3%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
5
1,350 students
Middle
2
599 students
High
1
766 students
Combined / other
3
65 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Staunton City Public Schools
2,692 students · 4 districts in Staunton city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Staunton city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
79%
Hispanic
5%
Black
11%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
61%
Hispanic
10%
Black
13%
Asian
2%
Two or more
14%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
37.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
40
19.3% under 18

Test scores in Staunton city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 5 schools in Staunton city ranked by score →

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Staunton HighStauntonHigh09-12766·
Shelburne MiddleStauntonMiddle06-08583·
Thomas C. McSwain ElementaryStauntonElementaryKG-05449·
Bessie Weller ElementaryStauntonElementaryKG-05373·
Arthur R. Ware ElementaryStauntonElementaryKG-05372·
Staunton City School PreSchool ProgramsStauntonElementaryPK-PK149·
Virginia School for the Deaf and the BlindStauntonCombinedPK-1265·
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind MiddleStauntonMiddle06-0816·
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind ElementaryStauntonElementaryPK-057·
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & AdolescentsStauntonCombinedPK-12··
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.StauntonCombinedPK-12··

Cities in Staunton city

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About Staunton city

Across the low-population Virginia county of Staunton city of about 25,948 residents, the public-school footprint covers 11 schools and about 2,780 students.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,581, 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 14% meaningfully below the Virginia median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Staunton city is made up of 5 elementary schools (1,350 students), 2 middle schools (599), 1 high school (766), and 3 combined or other schools.

Staunton City Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,692 students across Staunton city.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 2,787 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,757 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Staunton city lost 1 school, going from 8 to 7. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 6% to 10%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Staunton city discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Staunton city?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Staunton city, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 2,780.
How many high schools are in Staunton city?
Staunton city, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 766 students.
How many middle schools are in Staunton city?
Staunton city, Virginia has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 599 students.
How many elementary schools are in Staunton city?
Staunton city, Virginia has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,350 students.
What is the largest school district in Staunton city?
Staunton City Public Schools is the largest school district in Staunton city, serving approximately 2,692 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Staunton city?
Staunton city has roughly 25,948 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Staunton city?
Median household income in Staunton city is $65,581, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Staunton city?
Approximately 37.7% of adults 25 and older in Staunton city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Staunton city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 83.3% of students in Staunton city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Staunton city schools?
Across Staunton city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.

Staunton city school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data