Summary:
ZIP code 24421 contains a single public school, Churchville Elementary, which serves grades PK–5 and is part of Augusta County Public Schools. As the only school in the area, there are no local comparisons to make; instead, its performance is best measured against district and state averages. Churchville Elementary enrolls 448 students and has a high economic disadvantage rate, with 66.74% of students receiving free or reduced lunch. Despite this, the school posts a chronic absenteeism rate of just 10.2%, better than both the district (14.9%) and the state (14.8%). The student-teacher ratio is 14.9:1, and per-pupil spending is $8,149.
The school's most notable bright spot is 4th grade. In the 2025–2026 school year, 4th graders scored 79.66% proficiency in both math and reading, outperforming district and state averages by roughly 6 to 11 points. They also exceeded state expectations in Virginia Studies, with 74.58% proficiency. This cohort stood out the previous year as 3rd graders, scoring 80% in math, and then improved significantly in reading as 4th graders. Meanwhile, the school's statewide rank improved from 813th to 748th in the latest year, earning it 2 stars. Chronic absenteeism remains a strength, which may help support student learning despite economic challenges.
However, performance is uneven. Reading proficiency in 3rd and 5th grades is a serious concern, at 53.03% and 53.62%, respectively — roughly 15 and 19 points below state averages. 5th grade math also lags at 59.42% versus the 72.39% state average. These gaps, combined with a 20-point swing between the strongest and weakest grade levels in math, point to significant cohort effects and instructional variability. Overall, Churchville Elementary is a mid-to-lower performing school with one standout grade level. The improvement in its state ranking suggests some momentum, but sustained focus on reading and 5th grade math will be key to lifting its overall performance.
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