Summary:
The city of Stuarts Draft, Virginia is home to two elementary schools serving grades K-5: Stuarts Draft Elementary and Guy K. Stump Elementary, both part of the Augusta County Public Schools district.
Based on the available data, Stuarts Draft Elementary appears to be the stronger-performing school in the area. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and reading. In the 2024-2025 school year, Stuarts Draft Elementary ranked 546 out of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools, placing it in the top half of the state, while Guy K. Stump Elementary ranked 785, placing it in the bottom third. Additionally, Stuarts Draft Elementary has a higher SchoolDigger rating of 3 stars out of 5, compared to Guy K. Stump Elementary's 1 star rating.
Both schools face challenges related to high rates of economic disadvantage, with over 60% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, as well as higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates. However, Stuarts Draft Elementary spends more per student ($10,482) compared to Guy K. Stump Elementary ($9,602), which may contribute to the school's stronger academic performance.
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