B+
Above Average
81/100

Fort Defiance High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 195 Fort Defiance Rd, Fort Defiance, VA 24437
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 87% · Math 89% proficient · 63rd percentile in Virginia
Graduation
B+
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
737
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%63/100reading 56th percentile, math 71st percentile among Virginia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%72/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 62% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +13 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency87% (+10 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency89% (+8 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+4 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%87%reading -4 pts, math -2 pts30th percentile (list)
Hispanic—95%math +19 pts96th percentile (list)
Low-income75%82%reading +0 pts, math +7 pts54th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 195 Fort Defiance Rd
City Fort Defiance
ZIP Code 24437
District 5100300
NCES School ID 510030000124
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24437

Understanding the community around Fort Defiance High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,083
Per Capita Income $37,728
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%
High School or Higher 81.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $297,100
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 100.0%
Renter-Occupied 0.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fort Defiance High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.4%
Hispanic/Latino 12.5%
Black 2.6%
Two or More Races 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 737
Teachers (FTE) 48.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fort Defiance High?
Fort Defiance High has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fort Defiance High?
Fort Defiance High has 737 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Fort Defiance High serve?
Fort Defiance High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fort Defiance High receive per student?
Fort Defiance High receives $14,259 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fort Defiance High in 24437 ▼
Avg Home Value
$443,944
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1-Year Change
+7.9%
% Renters
0.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026