Fort Defiance High School (Ranked Top 30% for 2025)

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Fort Defiance High School

195 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437

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Top 30%

Serving 737 students in grades 9-12, Fort Defiance High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving is 75-79% (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: 737 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
: Top 30%
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Fort Defiance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category

Attribute

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Graduation Rate

Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Fort Defiance High School's student population of 737 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

737 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Fort Defiance High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Fort Defiance High School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Fort Defiance 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 of Fort Defiance High School is 0.33, 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.

This School

State Level (VA)

#391 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)

(20-21)

70-74%

54%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fort Defiance High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

(20-21)

75-79%

69%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fort Defiance High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

(20-21)

65-69%

59%

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fort Defiance High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

12%

19%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fort Defiance High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

22%

White

81%

44%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fort Defiance High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.33

0.72

This chart displays the diversity score of Fort Defiance High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

≥95%

89%

This chart displays graduation rate of Fort Defiance High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Eligible for

40%

55%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Augusta County School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Defiance High School's ranking?

Fort Defiance High School is ranked #391 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.

What schools are Fort Defiance High School often compared to?

Fort Defiance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buffalo Gap High School, Stuarts Draft High School, Wilson Memorial High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Fort Defiance High School?

The graduation rate of Fort Defiance High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.

How many students attend Fort Defiance High School?

737 students attend Fort Defiance High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Fort Defiance High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Defiance High School?

Fort Defiance High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Fort Defiance High School offer ?

Fort Defiance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Fort Defiance High School part of?

Fort Defiance High School is part of Augusta County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 737 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
: Top 30%
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education