Can I use Stafford County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Stafford County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Stafford County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Stafford County?

Start with the 36 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Stafford County Schools & Education

Name: Stafford County, Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Stafford County, Virginia

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

School Score

65/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,551

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

65/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#31

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Stafford County

Measured School Summary

Stafford County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,551 per pupil, Stafford County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 19% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Stafford 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

36 public schools and 2 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

65/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #31 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

93.0%

4.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,551

$390 below the state average

School coverage

2 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

Stafford County has 36 public schools across 2 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 Stafford 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

Stafford County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 34 of 36 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#31

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 89% 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.

Stafford County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

31,105 students

Elementary 17Middle 8High 5Other 4

34 listed schools in this county slice.

REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE ED/STAFFORD CO

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Stafford County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 34 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 Stafford County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Infrastructure for Learning

Stafford County manages 36 public schools across two districts, supporting a population of 31,105 students. This includes 17 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 high schools.

Stafford County Public Schools Overview

This massive district manages 34 schools and is responsible for over 31,000 students. There are no charter schools in Stafford, meaning the local public system is the primary path for all families.

Suburban Centers with Large School Sizes

With 25 suburban schools, the average campus size is a significant 972 students. Mountain View High leads the county with 2,203 students, illustrating the large-scale suburban feel of the district.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Stafford County

Reported Enrollment

31,105

32 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary17

Middle8

High5

Other6

2 School Districts in Stafford County

Stafford County Public Schools

REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE ED/STAFFORD CO

1 school

0 students

36 Public Schools in Stafford County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

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Public schools in Stafford County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH	Profile	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22556Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,203
BROOKE POINT HIGH	Profile	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22554Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	2,150
Stafford Senior High	Profile	Stafford County Public Schools	Fredericksburg, 22405Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	2,117
COLONIAL FORGE HIGH	Profile	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22554Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,996
NORTH STAFFORD HIGH	Profile	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22556Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,925
RODNEY E. THOMPSON MIDDLE	Profile	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22554Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,015
H.H. POOLE MIDDLE	Profile	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22554Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	983
SHIRLEY C. HEIM MIDDLE	Profile	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22554Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	980
STAFFORD MIDDLE	Record	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22554Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	903
Anne E. Moncure Elementary	Record	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22556Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	902
T. BENTON GAYLE MIDDLE	Record	Stafford County Public Schools	Fredericksburg, 22406Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	899
DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE	Record	Stafford County Public Schools	Fredericksburg, 22405Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	894
Hampton Oaks Elementary	Record	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22554Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	894
Conway Elementary	Record	Stafford County Public Schools	Fredericksburg, 22405Suburb: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	893
ANDREW G. WRIGHT MIDDLE	Record	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22556Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	868
Park Ridge Elementary	Record	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22554Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	865
Rocky Run Elementary	Record	Stafford County Public Schools	Fredericksburg, 22406Suburb: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	850
Winding Creek Elementary	Record	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22554Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	840
Margaret Brent Elementary	Record	Stafford County Public Schools	Stafford, 22556Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	806
Grafton Village Elementary	Record	Stafford County Public Schools	Falmouth, 22405Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	775

MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22556 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,203 students

BROOKE POINT HIGH

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22554 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,150 students

Stafford Senior High

Stafford County Public Schools

Fredericksburg, 22405 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,117 students

COLONIAL FORGE HIGH

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22554 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,996 students

NORTH STAFFORD HIGH

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22556 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,925 students

RODNEY E. THOMPSON MIDDLE

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22554 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,015 students

H.H. POOLE MIDDLE

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22554 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle983 students

SHIRLEY C. HEIM MIDDLE

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22554 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle980 students

STAFFORD MIDDLE

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22554 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle903 students

Anne E. Moncure Elementary

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22556 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary902 students

T. BENTON GAYLE MIDDLE

Stafford County Public Schools

Fredericksburg, 22406 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle899 students

DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE

Stafford County Public Schools

Fredericksburg, 22405 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle894 students

Hampton Oaks Elementary

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22554 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary894 students

Conway Elementary

Stafford County Public Schools

Fredericksburg, 22405 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary893 students

ANDREW G. WRIGHT MIDDLE

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22556 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle868 students

Park Ridge Elementary

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22554 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary865 students

Rocky Run Elementary

Stafford County Public Schools

Fredericksburg, 22406 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary850 students

Winding Creek Elementary

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22554 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary840 students

Margaret Brent Elementary

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, 22556 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary806 students

Grafton Village Elementary

Stafford County Public Schools

Falmouth, 22405 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary775 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,551

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 Stafford County?

Stafford County has a school score of 65/100, 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 Stafford County?

The high school graduation rate in Stafford County is 93.0%, 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 Stafford County spend per student?

Stafford County spends $7,551 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 Stafford County, Virginia — FAQ

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

Stafford County manages 36 public schools across two districts, supporting a population of 31,105 students. This includes 17 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 high schools.

What are the major school districts in Stafford County, Virginia?

This massive district manages 34 schools and is responsible for over 31,000 students. There are no charter schools in Stafford, meaning the local public system is the primary path for all families.

What is the school experience like in Stafford County?

With 25 suburban schools, the average campus size is a significant 972 students. Mountain View High leads the county with 2,203 students, illustrating the large-scale suburban feel of the district.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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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