Best High Schools in Dahlgren, VA

High schools
2
Students
1,703
Avg actual
78%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Dahlgren, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. King George High

B-

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

King George County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1489 Students

2. Colonial Beach High

D

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colonial Beach Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 214 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Dahlgren, VA

Middle schools
1
Students
1,001
Avg actual
72%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Dahlgren, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. King George Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

King George County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Dahlgren, VA

Elementary schools
2
Students
893
Avg actual
69%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Dahlgren, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Potomac Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

King George County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students

2. Colonial Beach Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Colonial Beach Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 360 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Dahlgren, VA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dahlgren, VA has a total population of 1,019 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dahlgren, VA

3,597

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

45%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dahlgren, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

21.22 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.68 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dahlgren, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dahlgren, VA.

ISP Report Card

D-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

87 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dahlgren, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Dahlgren, VA

How many schools are in Dahlgren, VA?

Dahlgren, VA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,597 students in total.

How do schools in Dahlgren perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in Dahlgren score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Dahlgren exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dahlgren?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Dahlgren, VA

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  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Newburg, MD

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Popes Creek, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Monroe Hall, VA

  • Actual: 75%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Colonial Beach, VA

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
King George, VA

  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Issue, MD

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 74%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Dahlgren

Average SchoolGrade
C+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
0%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
73%
Avg projected
55%

1 of 1 schools in Dahlgren carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Dahlgren. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (1)