Summary:
The Prince William County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to 13 high schools serving grades 9-12, with student populations ranging from around 900 to 3,000. The district as a whole is ranked 39 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district are Battlefield High School and Patriot High School, which consistently rank among the top high schools in the state. These schools excel in subjects like Algebra, Geometry, and Biology, with proficiency rates often exceeding the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Charles J. Colgan Senior High, which has a diverse student population and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
However, not all schools in the district perform at the same level. Schools like Gar-Field High, Unity Reed High, and C.D. Hylton High struggle to meet the district and state benchmarks, particularly in subjects like Geometry, Earth Science, and VA/US History. This disparity in performance appears to be related to the socioeconomic status of the student population, with schools serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students generally performing worse than their more affluent counterparts.
Thank you for your feedback!