Augusta County Public Schools

Augusta County Public Schools
18 Government Center Lane
Verona
, Virginia, 24482[1]
District information
TypePublic
GradesPre-K–12
SuperintendentDr. Kelly Troxell
Deputy superintendent(s)Dr. Miranda Ball
Chair of the boardDavid R. Shiflet
Schools19[2]
NCES District ID5100300[2]
Students and staff
Students10,130 (2024–25)[2]
Teachers722.10 (on an FTE basis)[2]
Student–teacher ratio14.03[2]
Other information
Websitewww.augusta.k12.va.us/

Augusta County Public Schools is the organization that operates the public school system in Augusta County, Virginia. Located in the Shenandoah Valley, the district serves over 10,000 students and operates 19 schools: 9 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high. The district also operates a technical center.[3]

Leadership

Superintendent

Dr. Kelly Troxell is the current superintendent. Dr. Troxell previously served as the Executive Director of Personnel for the school district.[4][5]

The previous superintendent, Dr. Eric W. Bond, was appointed in 2014. He was the district's Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and the Assistant Superintendent for Operations.[6] In 2024, Bond was selected as the Virginia Region V Superintendent of the Year.[7][8] Bond announced his retirement, effective on December 31, 2025.[9]

School Board

There are seven members of the Augusta County School Board. As of 2026, the members are:[5]

  • Beverly Manor District – Daniel H. Whitmire
  • Middle River District – David R. Shiflett, Chair
  • North River District – Dr. Sharon F. Griffin
  • Pastures District – Dr. John L. Ocheltree Jr.
  • Riverheads District – vacant
  • South River District – Mike J. Lawson
  • Wayne District – Tim Z. Swortzel, Vice Chair

Schools

As of 2024, Augusta County operates 19 schools. All schools in the county are fully accredited.[10] The newest schools, Buffalo Gap and Riverheads Middle Schools, both opened in the fall of 2024.[11]

High

Middle

Elementary

Other

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Contact Us/Telephone Directory". Augusta County Public Schools. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Augusta County Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Augusta County Public Schools". Virginia School Quality Profiles. February 23, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  4. ↑ Hite, Patrick. "New superintendent announced by Augusta County School Board". The News Leader. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Augusta County Public Schools". www.augusta.k12.va.us. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Augusta County Public Schools". www.augusta.k12.va.us. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Augusta County Public Schools". www.augusta.k12.va.us. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Dr. Eric Bond named Region V Superintendent of the Year". www.whsv.com. March 28, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  9. ↑ Hite, Patrick. "Augusta County Schools superintendent Eric Bond retiring". The News Leader. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Augusta County Public Schools". Virginia School Quality Profiles. February 23, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  11. ↑ Bartholomew, Mandy (January 5, 2024). "Two new middle schools in Augusta County nearing completion". www.whsv.com. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
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