Best Schools in Dale City, VA

Schools

Students

27,193

Avg actual scores

73%

Avg projected

40%

Dale City, VA has 29 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 18 elementary) serving 27,193 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Dale City greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.

Best High Schools in Dale City, VA

High schools

Students

11,846

Avg actual

77%

Avg projected

54%

Impact

meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Charles J. Colgan Sr. High

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2907 Students

2. Potomac High

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2065 Students

3. C.d. Hylton High

C-

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1979 Students

4. Gar-field High

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2550 Students

5. Freedom High

D-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2345 Students

See all 319 high schools in Virginia ranked

Best Middle Schools in Dale City, VA

Middle schools

Students

5,163

Avg actual

64%

Avg projected

36%

Impact

greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Herbert J. Saunders Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1271 Students

2. Woodbridge Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students

3. Stuart M. Beville Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1111 Students

4. Potomac Middle

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 919 Students

5. George M. Hampton Middle

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students

See all 321 middle schools in Virginia ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Dale City, VA

Elementary schools

Students

10,054

Avg actual

74%

Avg projected

38%

Impact

greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dale City Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students

2. A. Henderson Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 846 Students

3. Sonnie Penn Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students

4. Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 420 Students

B-

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 908 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Dale City, VA

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

Community Factors

Dale City, VA has a total population of 72,088 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dale City, VA

27,193

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dale City, VA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

11.37 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.81 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

9.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dale City, VA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,936 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Dale City, VA

How many schools are in Dale City, VA?

Dale City, VA has 29 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 27,193 students in total.

How do schools in Dale City perform on state tests?

On average, 29 schools in Dale City score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Dale City greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dale City?

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.

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Every school in Dale City

Private schools (4)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.