Best Schools in Frederick County, VA
Frederick County, VA has 36 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 18 elementary) serving 20,200 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Frederick County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Frederick County, VA
The top high schools in Frederick County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarke County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 693 Students
2. James Wood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1437 Students
3. Millbrook High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1516 Students
4. Sherando High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1666 Students
5. John Handley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchester City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1384 Students
Best Middle Schools in Frederick County, VA
The top middle schools in Frederick County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnson-williams Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
2. Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
3. Robert E. Aylor Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
4. Daniel Morgan Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchester City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 613 Students
5. James Wood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
6. Daniel Morgan Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchester City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 615 Students
7. Frederick County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Frederick County, VA
The top elementary schools in Frederick County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyce Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students
2. Frederick Douglass Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchester City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 325 Students
3. Jordan Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
4. D.g. Cooley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
5. Armel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
6. Indian Hollow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
7. Greenwood Mill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 580 Students
8. Middletown Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 568 Students
9. Evendale Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
10. John Kerr Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Winchester City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 526 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Frederick County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Frederick County, VA has a total population of 91,419 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Frederick County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Frederick County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Frederick County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Frederick County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Frederick County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Frederick County, VA
How many schools are in Frederick County, VA?
Frederick County, VA has 36 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 20,200 students in total.
How do schools in Frederick County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Frederick County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Frederick County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Frederick County?
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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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Frederick County
6 places in Frederick County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Winchester (12)
- Stephens City (2)
- Clear Brook (1)
- Middletown (1)
- Stephenson (1)
- White Post (1)