For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 31,904 students in Prince William County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Prince William County, VA are Battlefield High School, Osbourn Park High School and Woodbridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prince William County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Prince William County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Prince William County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Battlefield High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Prince William County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Battlefield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15000 Graduation Dr.
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 261-4400
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 261-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,137 students
Rank: #22.
Osbourn Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8909 Euclid Ave
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 365-6500
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 365-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,740 students
Rank: #33.
Woodbridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3001 Old Bridge Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 497-8000
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 497-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,916 students
Rank: #44.
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13833 Dumfries Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6550
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 2,945 students
Rank: #55.
Brentsville District High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12109 Aden Rd
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2161
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 861 students
Rank: #66.
C.d. Hylton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14051 Spriggs Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 580-4000
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 580-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,909 students
Rank: #77.
Patriot High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10504 Kettle Run Road
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-3020
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-3020
Grades: 9-12
| 2,067 students
Rank: #88.
Forest Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15721 Forest Park Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 583-3200
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 583-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,326 students
Rank: #99.
Potomac High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3401 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 441-4200
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 441-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,173 students
Rank: #1010.
Kettle Run High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7403 Academic Avenue
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7330
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #1111.
Manassas Park High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8200 Euclid Ave
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-9131
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-9131
Grades: 9-12
| 1,128 students
Rank: #1212.
Gar-field High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14000 Smoketown Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 730-7000
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 730-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,564 students
Rank: #1313.
Freedom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15201 Neabsco Mills Rd.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 583-1405
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 583-1405
Grades: 9-12
| 2,341 students
Rank: #1414.
Unity Reed High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8820 Rixlew Ln
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 365-2900
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 365-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,173 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gainesville High School
Magnet School
13150 University Boulevard
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 248-3200
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 248-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,435 students
Prince William County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ann Ludwig (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2221 Opitz Blvd
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-6060
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-6060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4400 Mark Center Dr
Quantico, VA 22134
(703) 221-4108
Quantico, VA 22134
(703) 221-4108
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
15311 Forest Grove Dr.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Grades: 1-7
| 544 students
4400 Mark Center Dr
Quantico, VA 22134
(703) 640-6118
Quantico, VA 22134
(703) 640-6118
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
3315 Purvis Rd
Quantico, VA 22134
(703) 630-7065
Quantico, VA 22134
(703) 630-7065
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3308 John Quick Rd.
Quantico, VA 22134
(571) 372-0590
Quantico, VA 22134
(571) 372-0590
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
New Dominion Alternative (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8220 Conner Dr
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-9808
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-9808
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3307 Purvis Rd
Quantico, VA 22134
(703) 630-7055
Quantico, VA 22134
(703) 630-7055
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4400 Mark Center Dr
Quantico, VA 22134
(703) 221-4161
Quantico, VA 22134
(703) 221-4161
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Prince William County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Prince William County, VA include Battlefield High School, Osbourn Park High School and Woodbridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Prince William County?
15 public high schools are located in Prince William County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prince William County?
Prince William County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Prince William County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Prince William County include: Manassas Park High School vs. Osbourn Park High School, Patriot High School vs. Battlefield High School, Gainesville High School vs. Battlefield High School
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