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Prince William County Schools & Education

Prince William County, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,391

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#82

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Prince William County

Measured School Summary

Prince William County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,391 per pupil, Prince William County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 13% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Prince William County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

101 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

47/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #82 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

89.0%

matches the state average

Funding context

$7,391

$550 below the state average

School coverage

101

4 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Prince William County has 101 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Prince William County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Prince William County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 98 of 101 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#82

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 93% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Prince William County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

90,447 students

Elementary 63Middle 17High 13Other 4

97 listed schools in this county slice.

Northern Virginia Regional Special Education Pgm

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

INDEPENDENCE NONTRADITIONAL SCHOOL - MIDDLE

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL @ INNOVATION PARK

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Prince William County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 98 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Prince William County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Prince William County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Prince William County, Virginia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Massive and Diverse Education Network

Prince William County operates a staggering 101 public schools, including 63 elementary, 17 middle, and 13 high schools. This massive system serves 90,447 students across 4 districts, making it one of the largest in Virginia. The infrastructure includes alternative and special education schools to meet the needs of a huge population.

Prince William County Public Schools Leads

The Prince William County Public Schools district is a titan, managing 98 schools and over 91,000 students. There are no charter schools, as the county relies on its extensive traditional and specialized public school network. Largest schools like Charles J. Colgan Sr. High enroll nearly 3,000 students each.

Predominantly Suburban with Large Campuses

The school landscape is mostly suburban, with 87 schools in suburban areas and 14 in rural settings. Campuses are very large, with an average enrollment of 962 students per school. High schools like Woodbridge and Osbourn Park feel like small colleges, offering incredible diversity and specialized program tracks.

School Overview

Total Schools

101

in Prince William County

Reported Enrollment

90,447

94 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary63
Middle17
High13
Other8

4 School Districts in Prince William County

Prince William County Public Schools

Guide
98 schools
91,101 students
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Northern Virginia Regional Special Education Pgm

1 school
0 students

INDEPENDENCE NONTRADITIONAL SCHOOL - MIDDLE

1 school
0 students

THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL @ INNOVATION PARK

1 school
0 students

101 Public Schools in Prince William County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 28 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 101 matching schools

Charles J. Colgan Sr. High

Prince William County Public Schools

Manassas, 20112 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,907 students

WOODBRIDGE HIGH

Prince William County Public Schools

Woodbridge, 22192 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,905 students

OSBOURN PARK HIGH

Prince William County Public Schools

Manassas, 20111 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,757 students

GAR-FIELD HIGH

Prince William County Public Schools

Woodbridge, 22192 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,550 students

FREEDOM HIGH

Prince William County Public Schools

Woodbridge, 22191 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,345 students

BATTLEFIELD HIGH

Prince William County Public Schools

Haymarket, 20169 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,322 students

UNITY REED HIGH

Prince William County Public Schools

Manassas, 20109 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,316 students

FOREST PARK HIGH

Prince William County Public Schools

Woodbridge, 22193 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,308 students

PATRIOT HIGH

Prince William County Public Schools

Nokesville, 20181 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,131 students

POTOMAC HIGH

Prince William County Public Schools

Dumfries, 22026 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,065 students

GAINESVILLE HIGH

Prince William County Public Schools

Gainesville, 20155 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,038 students

C.D. HYLTON HIGH

Prince William County Public Schools

Woodbridge, 22193 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,979 students

PARKSIDE MIDDLE

Prince William County Public Schools

Manassas, 20110 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,421 students

GAINESVILLE MIDDLE

Prince William County Public Schools

Gainesville, 20155 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,398 students

LOUISE A. BENTON MIDDLE

Prince William County Public Schools

Manassas, 20112 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,384 students

LAKE RIDGE MIDDLE

Prince William County Public Schools

Woodbridge, 22192 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,368 students

RONALD WILSON REAGAN MIDDLE

Prince William County Public Schools

Haymarket, 20169 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,353 students

HERBERT J. SAUNDERS MIDDLE

Prince William County Public Schools

Manassas, 20112 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,271 students

THE NOKESVILLE SCHOOL

Prince William County Public Schools

Nokesville, 20181 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–8Primary1,202 students

RIPPON MIDDLE

Prince William County Public Schools

Woodbridge, 22191 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,176 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

8 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,391

State avg $7,941

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Alleghany County (97.0%), Clarke County (97.0%), and Falls Church city (97.0%) currently lead Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Virginia?
Across Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,941. The highest current county values are Surry County ($12,490), Highland County ($12,429), and Arlington County ($11,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Prince William County?
Prince William County has a school score of 47/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Prince William County?
The high school graduation rate in Prince William County is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Prince William County spend per student?
Prince William County spends $7,391 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Prince William County, Virginia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Prince William County, Virginia?

Prince William County operates a staggering 101 public schools, including 63 elementary, 17 middle, and 13 high schools. This massive system serves 90,447 students across 4 districts, making it one of the largest in Virginia. The infrastructure includes alternative and special education schools to meet the needs of a huge population.

What are the major school districts in Prince William County, Virginia?

The Prince William County Public Schools district is a titan, managing 98 schools and over 91,000 students. There are no charter schools, as the county relies on its extensive traditional and specialized public school network. Largest schools like Charles J. Colgan Sr. High enroll nearly 3,000 students each.

What is the school experience like in Prince William County?

The school landscape is mostly suburban, with 87 schools in suburban areas and 14 in rural settings. Campuses are very large, with an average enrollment of 962 students per school. High schools like Woodbridge and Osbourn Park feel like small colleges, offering incredible diversity and specialized program tracks.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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