Summary:
Zip code 22611 is served by exactly one public high school — Clarke County High in Berryville, Virginia — which enrolls 683 students in grades 9–12, making it the complete high school landscape for the area. Because it is the only high school in Clarke County Public Schools, the school's results effectively drive the district's strong 22nd-place ranking out of 131 Virginia districts (83rd percentile, 4 stars).
Clarke County High is a standout performer across nearly every measure. It currently ranks 44th out of 331 Virginia high schools (87th percentile, 4 stars) for 2025-2026, a significant jump from 90th the previous year. The school posts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, far better than state averages of 92.3% and 5.0%. Academic proficiency is consistently high: 11th-grade reading is 94.8% proficient, 12th-grade reading reaches 100%, Algebra I is 95.3%, 9th-grade geometry is 90.6%, and 9th-grade World History II is 93.4%. Across all reported 2025-2026 SOL tests, the school exceeded state proficiency rates, averaging roughly 86.1% compared to the statewide average of 71.9%. A favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.3 and a free/reduced lunch rate of 26.21% also point to a well-supported, moderately sized learning environment.
There are a few areas worth monitoring. Chronic absenteeism is 15.9%, slightly above the state average of 14.8%. History and social studies are the relative weak spots, with 10th-grade World History II at 44% proficiency and 11th-grade VA & US History at 46.7% — both low in absolute terms but still above state averages. Overall, Clarke County High is a high-achieving, rapidly improving school with excellent graduation outcomes, strong core subject instruction, and a rising statewide reputation, making it an attractive option for parents in the Berryville area.
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