JAMES WOOD HIGH
Reported Enrollment
1,437
students
District
Frederick County Public Schools
County Context Score
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county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd, Winchester, VA, 22603
School District
Frederick County Public Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 510147000652
- District ID
- 5101470
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,437 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
JAMES WOOD HIGH is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Frederick County has 20 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 19 schools. Similar-school links show 2 peer records when available.
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What JAMES WOOD HIGH tells a parent
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Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for JAMES WOOD HIGH. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Frederick County Public Schools.
1,437 students
JAMES WOOD HIGH reports 1,437 students, smaller than most same-level county peers. Among 2 other high schools in Frederick County with enrollment data, 0 report fewer students and 2 report more. The peer median is 1,591 students.
3 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,516 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
19 district schools
Frederick County Public Schools lists 12 primary, 4 middle, 3 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
12
Middle
4
High
3
Other
0
Nearby context inside Frederick County Public Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is JAMES WOOD HIGH a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Frederick County Public Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for JAMES WOOD HIGH?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the JAMES WOOD HIGH data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare JAMES WOOD HIGH with nearby schools?
JAMES WOOD HIGH should be compared with 3 high schools in Frederick County, plus other schools in Frederick County Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for JAMES WOOD HIGH?
Before using JAMES WOOD HIGH in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Frederick County Public Schools.
Part of Frederick County Public Schools
JAMES WOOD HIGH is one of 19 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 13,960 students across 19 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
19
Reported Enrollment
13,960
19 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Armel ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Gainesboro ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- JAMES WOOD MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- SHERANDO HIGH9–12 · HighProfile
- Apple Pie Ridge ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Bass-Hoover ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- FREDERICK COUNTY MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- ROBERT E. AYLOR MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Stonewall ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Redbud Run ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Frederick County Schools
County Context Score
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County-level composite across 20 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.