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S. Gordon Stewart Middle School

118 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 516 students in grades 6-8, S. Gordon Stewart Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S. Gordon Stewart Middle School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#908 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
64%
68%
(20-21)
74%
69%
(20-21)
60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
82%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is S. Gordon Stewart Middle School's ranking?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School is ranked #908 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are S. Gordon Stewart Middle School often compared to?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Middle School, Stuarts Draft Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend S. Gordon Stewart Middle School?
516 students attend S. Gordon Stewart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of S. Gordon Stewart Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 S. Gordon Stewart Middle School?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does S. Gordon Stewart Middle School offer ?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is S. Gordon Stewart Middle School part of?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School is part of Augusta County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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