Summary:
Johnson-Williams Middle is the only middle school in Clarke County Public Schools, serving grades 6–8 in Berryville, VA, with 415 students. The district itself ranks in the 83rd percentile of Virginia districts, but because Johnson-Williams is the sole middle school, it defines the district’s middle-level profile on its own. The school has shown remarkable momentum over the past two years, jumping from the 32nd percentile in 2023–2024 to the 68th percentile in 2025–2026. That means it moved from below the state median to comfortably above it, an impressive turnaround for any school.
Academically, Johnson-Williams has several standout strengths. Eighth-grade math proficiency is a major highlight at 79.61%, far above the state average of 46.86%, and 8th-grade students achieve 100% proficiency on the Algebra I SOL. Reading in 8th grade is also strong at 86.33%, beating the state average by nearly 13 points. The school saw dramatic year-over-year gains in 6th-grade math (+20 points), 8th-grade math (+20 points), and 8th-grade reading (+11 points). Average proficiency across all SOL tests rose from about 70% to nearly 76%. However, not everything is improving: 7th-grade math proficiency dipped to 48.62%, slightly below the state average, and 8th-grade science slipped to 64.49%, now right at the state average.
Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern, with 19.6% of students chronically absent compared to 14.7% for the district and 14.8% statewide. This stands out even as academic results improve, and it could pose a risk to future progress. About one-third of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, yet the school outperforms the state in most subjects, which points to effective support for economically disadvantaged learners. The main areas to watch are 7th-grade math, 8th-grade science, and absenteeism. If current trends continue, Johnson-Williams Middle could soon become one of Virginia’s stronger middle schools.
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