Best Schools in Spotsylvania County, VA
Spotsylvania County, VA has 55 public schools (10 high, 12 middle, 27 elementary) serving 42,278 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Spotsylvania County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Spotsylvania County, VA
The top high schools in Spotsylvania County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Louisa County High
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Louisa County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1653 Students
2. Mountain View High
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2203 Students
3. Riverbend High
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1995 Students
4. Eastern View High
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Culpeper County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students
5. Spotsylvania High
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 1388 Students
6. Orange County High
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Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1476 Students
7. Patrick Henry High
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
8. Courtland High
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1556 Students
9. Massaponax High
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1736 Students
10. Chancellor High
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1397 Students
Best Middle Schools in Spotsylvania County, VA
The top middle schools in Spotsylvania County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Louisa County Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Louisa County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1152 Students
2. Ni River Middle
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students
3. Liberty Middle
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
4. Locust Grove Middle
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Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
5. Freedom Middle
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 777 Students
6. T. Benton Gayle Middle
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 899 Students
7. Floyd T. Binns Middle
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Culpeper County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
8. Spotsylvania Middle
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 981 Students
9. Battlefield Middle
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
10. Post Oak Middle
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Spotsylvania County, VA
The top elementary schools in Spotsylvania County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jouett Elementary
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Louisa County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
2. Chancellor Elementary
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
3. Lightfoot Elementary
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Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 237 Students
4. Hartwood Elementary
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 601 Students
5. Brock Road Elementary
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 700 Students
6. Beaverdam Elementary
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
7. Riverview Elementary
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
8. Pearl Sample Elementary
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Culpeper County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 Students
9. Courthouse Road Elementary
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 780 Students
10. Spotswood Elementary
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Spotsylvania County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Spotsylvania County, VA has a total population of 140,032 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spotsylvania County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Spotsylvania County, VA
How many schools are in Spotsylvania County, VA?
Spotsylvania County, VA has 55 public schools: 10 high schools, 12 middle schools and 27 elementary schools, serving 42,278 students in total.
How do schools in Spotsylvania County perform on state tests?
On average, 55 schools in Spotsylvania County score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Spotsylvania County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Spotsylvania 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: 59%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Spotsylvania County
2 places in Spotsylvania County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Fredericksburg (15)
- Spotsylvania (14)
School districts (1)
- Spotsylvania County Public Schools (29 schools)