For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,050 students in Fort Defiance, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Defiance, VA are Fort Defiance High School, S. Gordon Stewart Middle School and Edward G. Clymore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Defiance, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fort Defiance have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Defiance, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Defiance High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5050
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
118 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5046
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5046
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Edward G. Clymore Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
184 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5043
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5043
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Defiance, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Defiance, VA include Fort Defiance High School, S. Gordon Stewart Middle School and Edward G. Clymore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Defiance?
3 public schools are located in Fort Defiance.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Defiance?
Fort Defiance public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fort Defiance are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fort Defiance include: S. Gordon Stewart Middle School vs. Fort Defiance High School
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