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#885 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 48% in state

Brentsville District High

High School · Prince William County Public Schools · Nokesville, VA

A Prince William County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

12109 Aden Rd, Nokesville, VA 20181

  • Math 77% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 87% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)83% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation6.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$15,373
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Brentsville District High score 82% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency77%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency87%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 82% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
94%
2017
ELA
91%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
87%
2025
Math
77%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brentsville District High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$162,986

Median home value

$671,400

Median rent

$1,694/mo

College educated

45%

Homeownership

90.7%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20181; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.5% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
9 boys'·13 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Patriot HighEnrollment path unverified7.19–122.5 mi2,067Compare →
Youth for TomorrowPrivate · tuition8.2private7–123.4 mi37Compare →
Battlefield HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–12Not available2,137Compare →
Charles J. Colgan Sr. HighEnrollment path unverified7.49–12Not available2,945Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Prince William County Public Schools

Schools in district
99
Rank in district
#40 of 94
District spending per student
$15,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brentsville District High is listed in Prince William County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brentsville District High

Brentsville District High is a public high school in Nokesville, VA, part of Prince William County Public Schools, serving approximately 861 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #885 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brentsville District High

What grades does Brentsville District High serve?

Brentsville District High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brentsville District High?

Brentsville District High has an enrollment of approximately 861 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brentsville District High?

The student-teacher ratio at Brentsville District High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brentsville District High rank in VA?

Brentsville District High ranks #885 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Brentsville District High's MySchoolScout rating?

Brentsville District High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Brentsville District High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brentsville District High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Brentsville District High a charter school?

No, Brentsville District High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brentsville District High a Title I school?

No, Brentsville District High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brentsville District High?

24.6% of students at Brentsville District High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
861
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Prince William County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 20181)
10,128
Area average commute
40.6 min
Area median age
39.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20181; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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