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Edward G. Clymore Elementary

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Edward G. Clymore Elementary ranks 787 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

787^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 29% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Edward G. Clymore Elementary is a PK–5 public school in Fort Defiance, VA, serving 803 students as part of Augusta County Public Schools. It is the largest elementary school in its immediate area—nearly double the average enrollment of nearby schools—yet it also has the lowest per-pupil spending ($7,565) and the highest student-teacher ratio (16.0:1) among its neighbors, who typically spend around $9,900 per student and average 12–14 students per teacher.

There are clear strengths to build on. Clymore's third graders outperformed both district and state averages in reading and math in 2025-26, suggesting early-grade instruction is working well. English Language Learner students rank in the 59th percentile statewide—a relative bright spot—and chronic absenteeism (9.7%) is well below the state average (14.8%), even though 68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Strong attendance like this is a meaningful foundation for academic improvement.

The bigger challenge is sustaining momentum in upper grades. Scores drop sharply in 4th and 5th grade math, science, and Virginia Studies, and the school's overall statewide rank has slipped from the 61st percentile in 2020-21 to the 29th percentile in 2025-26. Subgroup results are uneven: White students rank in the 7th percentile and disabled students in the 2nd percentile, while higher-spending neighbors like Thomas C. McSwain Elementary and other Staunton City Public Schools achieve stronger outcomes while serving similarly high-poverty populations. Identifying what works in early grades and for ELL students—and applying those strategies more broadly—could help Clymore reverse its recent decline.

803

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,565

Per pupil spending ?

68.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

184 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437

(540) 245-5043

District: Augusta County Public Schools

Students who attend Edward G. Clymore Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	S. Gordon Stewart Middle
High:	Fort Defiance High

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Two or more races:

4.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2016 → 29th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Virginia average (65% vs 72% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 25 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg66%

Virginia avg72%

787^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 25 pts since 2016

From top 46% (2016) to bottom 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 9Elementary Schools in the Augusta County Public Schools

75^th of 131Augusta County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	35.1	787 of 1111	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	38.1	738 of 1110	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.7	783 of 1114	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	43.9	678 of 1114	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.9	617 of 1109	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	62.4	431 of 1103	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.4	599 of 1105	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.3	650 of 1097	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	60.6	452 of 1099	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.6	505 of 1096	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	57.0	532 of 1100	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	49.9	606 of 1110	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.2	571 of 1120	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	30.7	932 of 1117	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	25.0	992 of 1117	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	50.3	638 of 1113	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	45.9	684 of 1082	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	58.8	464 of 1081	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	65.7	359 of 1083	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.9	411 of 1071	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	80.6	128 of 1062	87.9%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	2.7	348 of 355	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	56.6	130 of 315	58.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	34.0	794 of 1100	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	39.3	731 of 1096	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.1	822 of 1098	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.3	617 of 1100	43.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	25.9	491 of 619	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	33.7	441 of 606	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	38.7	703 of 1040	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.7	667 of 1046	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.3	763 of 1036	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	35.7	777 of 1099	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	36.7	755 of 1093	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.1	740 of 1101	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.0	718 of 1093	34.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	15.6	907 of 974	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	17.4	875 of 973	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.6	890 of 979	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	23.0	852 of 984	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)59th percentile+30 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)32nd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)29th percentile~ school

Female (2026)28th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)21st percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)7th percentile-22 vs school

Disabled (2024)2nd percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Reading67%-4 vs state

Mathematics66%-7 vs state

Science59%-10 vs state

VA Studies57%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edward G. Clymore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	184 Fort Defiance Rd	Fort Defiance	24437	Augusta County	Augusta County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 245-5043	803	50	16.0	68.1%	615 (76.6%)	24 (3.0%)	120 (14.9%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.9%)	35.1	787^th of 1111 public elementary schools	29.2%		38.1	738^th of 1110 public elementary schools	33.5%	49	79.8	61.7	57.8	59.2	70.0	64.8	66.0	57.4	$7,565	$460	$7,105
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary	Public	K-5	1101 N Coalter St	Staunton	24401	Staunton city	Staunton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 332-3936	449	31	14.4	84.9%	316 (70.4%)	50 (11.1%)	34 (7.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.0%)	78.4	222^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	80.0%		84.1	143^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	87.1%	79	81.5	87.0	88.4	84.7	73.9	83.7	84.9		$9,745	$850	$8,895
North River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3395 Scenic Hwy	Mount Solon	22843	Augusta County	Augusta County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 350-2463	222	21	10.8	88.3%	171 (77.0%)	7 (3.2%)	31 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.9%)	38.6	749^th of 1111 public elementary schools	32.6%		38.1	740^th of 1110 public elementary schools	33.3%	9	78.3	61.2	56.0	64.0	67.4	65.3	76.0	61.2	$10,881	$727	$10,154
South River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2101 Elm Ave	Grottoes	24441	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 249-4001	316	21	14.9	65.8%	209 (66.1%)	18 (5.7%)	63 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.2%)	50.9	601^st of 1111 public elementary schools	45.9%		40.3	718^th of 1110 public elementary schools	35.3%	117	67.9	75.9	63.4	75.6	51.8	81.1	70.0	91.5	$10,908	$755	$10,152
Arthur R. Ware Elementary	Public	K-5	330 Grubert Avenue	Staunton	24401	Staunton city	Staunton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 332-3938	372	31	12.0	83.3%	216 (58.1%)	40 (10.8%)	44 (11.8%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	62 (16.7%)	71.3	333^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	70.0%		58.7	495^th of 1110 public elementary schools	55.4%	162	86.8	83.7	83.6	80.0	72.1	75.5	80.0		$11,600	$1,209	$10,391
Bessie Weller Elementary	Public	K-5	600 Greenville Ave	Staunton	24401	Staunton city	Staunton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 332-3940	373	31	12.0	83.1%	203 (54.4%)	55 (14.7%)	44 (11.8%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	62 (16.6%)	63.9	428^th of 1111 public elementary schools	61.5%		60.4	470^th of 1110 public elementary schools	57.7%	42	82.1	75.6	81.4	83.1	80.4	69.2	74.6		$10,913	$1,579	$9,334
Wilson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	127 Woodrow Wilson Ave	Fishersville	22939	Augusta County	Augusta County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 245-5040	655	44	14.8	82.0%	431 (65.8%)	67 (10.2%)	72 (11.0%)	19 (2.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (9.3%)	27.6	871^st of 1111 public elementary schools	21.6%		44.6	669^th of 1110 public elementary schools	39.7%	202	64.7	62.0	56.1	68.2	54.1	61.1	54.6	70.7	$7,959	$305	$7,654
Cassell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Rockfish Rd	Waynesboro	22980	Waynesboro city	Augusta County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 946-7635	634	41	15.4	71.1%	538 (84.9%)	17 (2.7%)	33 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.3%)	42.7	703^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	36.7%		45.6	661^st of 1110 public elementary schools	40.5%	42	79.8	66.7	70.6	62.8	67.0	70.2	64.4	62.4	$8,219	$761	$7,458
Churchville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3710 Churchville Ave	Churchville	24421	Augusta County	Augusta County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 337-6036	448	30	14.9	66.7%	416 (92.9%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.2%)	38.7	748^th of 1111 public elementary schools	32.7%		31.3	813^th of 1110 public elementary schools	26.8%	65	69.7	79.7	59.4	62.3	53.0	79.7	53.6	74.6	$8,149	$554	$7,595
John W. Wayland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	801 North Main St	Bridgewater	22812	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 828-6081	526	33	15.9	42.4%	378 (71.9%)	12 (2.3%)	98 (18.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.1%)	55.7	545^th of 1111 public elementary schools	50.9%		46.2	652^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	41.3%	107	76.5	66.7	85.3	80.3	76.5	72.4	72.1	65.9	$10,163	$370	$9,793

Frequently Asked Questions about Edward G. Clymore Elementary

What schools do graduates of Edward G. Clymore Elementary attend?

Students who attend Edward G. Clymore Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : S. Gordon Stewart Middle
High : Fort Defiance High

What is the racial makeup of Edward G. Clymore Elementary?

Students at Edward G. Clymore Elementary are 77% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

How many students attend Edward G. Clymore Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 803 students attended Edward G. Clymore Elementary.

What district is Edward G. Clymore Elementary in?

Augusta County Public Schools

Is Edward G. Clymore Elementary a good school?

Edward G. Clymore Elementary ranks 787^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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