Clarke County High School is a public high school in Berryville, Virginia. CCHS was ranked 19th on Newsweek's Top 1200 High Schools list in 2006.
Serving 701 students in grades 9-12, Clarke County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarke County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Clarke County High School's student population of 701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1920
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Clarke County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarke County High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
76%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Clarke County Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarke County High School's ranking?
Clarke County High School is ranked #270 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Clarke County High School often compared to?
Clarke County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strasburg High School, Warren County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarke County High School?
The graduation rate of Clarke County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Clarke County High School?
701 students attend Clarke County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Clarke County High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarke County High School?
Clarke County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarke County High School offer ?
Clarke County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Clarke County High School part of?
Clarke County High School is part of Clarke County School District.
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