Best High Schools in Stafford County, VA

Stafford County, VA has 10 high schools with 14,042 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Stafford County score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Stafford County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mountain View High

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2203 Students

2. Colonial Forge High

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1996 Students

3. North Stafford High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1925 Students

4. Potomac High

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

5. Brooke Point High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2150 Students

6. Stafford Senior High

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2117 Students

7. Liberty High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1370 Students

Best Middle Schools in Stafford County, VA

Stafford County, VA has 9 middle schools with 7,769 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Stafford County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Stafford County exceed expectations.

1. Rodney E. Thompson Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1015 Students

2. Andrew G. Wright Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students

3. Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students

4. T. Benton Gayle Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 899 Students

5. H.h. Poole Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 983 Students

6. Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students

7. Stafford Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students

8. Cedar Lee Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students

9. Shirley C. Heim Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 980 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Stafford County, VA

Stafford County, VA has 26 elementary schools with 14,836 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Stafford County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Stafford County exceed expectations.

1. Margaret Brent Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 806 Students

2. Winding Creek Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 840 Students

3. Grafton Village Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 775 Students

4. Stafford Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 741 Students

5. Ferry Farm Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students

6. Park Ridge Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 865 Students

7. Garrisonville Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 719 Students

8. Hartwood Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 601 Students

9. Rockhill Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 687 Students

10. Rocky Run Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 850 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Stafford County, VA

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

Community Factors

Stafford County, VA has a total population of 156,927 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Stafford County, VA

36,647

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Stafford County, VA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

11.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stafford County, VA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,869 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

92 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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