For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,173 students in Dumfries, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Dumfries, VA is Potomac High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dumfries, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Dumfries have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Dumfries, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Potomac High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dumfries, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potomac High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3401 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 441-4200
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 441-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dumfries, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dumfries, VA include Potomac High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dumfries?
1 public high schools are located in Dumfries.
What is the racial composition of students in Dumfries?
Dumfries public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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