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Culpeper County High

High School · Culpeper County Public Schools

14240 Achievement Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701

Enrollment

1,232

Student-Teacher

16.6:1

Score

5.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Virginia schools

#1,174 of 1,851

In Culpeper

#3 of 10

public schools

In district

#3 of 10

Culpeper County Public Schools

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Culpeper County High

5.6/10

High School in Culpeper · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Culpeper County High

Culpeper County High is a public high school in Culpeper, VA, part of Culpeper County Public Schools. Culpeper County High serves approximately 1,232 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Culpeper County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,174 of 1,851 schools in VA.

Structured state assessment records for Culpeper County High show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • VA avg 6.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)79% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation12.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,061
Chronic Absenteeism26.5%

Culpeper County High — Students at Culpeper County High score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

42.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores VA SOL (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 71.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
75.4% (2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency 85.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
75.7% (2025 SOL)

Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2017
ELA
88%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
78%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
83%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.

How Culpeper County High Compares

See how Culpeper County High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
37th percentile in VA
Academic
6.9/10
Average
Growth
6.9/10
Average
Environment
1.9/10
Needs Improvement
AP Courses
2
State avg: 2.9
Sports
24
12 boys' · 12 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
42%
Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
74 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
26.5%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2 AP courses offered
12.4% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22
Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

14240 Achievement Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Culpeper County High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Eastern View High (rated 6.1/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Liberty High (rated 6.0/10, 13.7 miles away, in nearby Bealeton), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Culpeper, see our Culpeper schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 13.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Culpeper Middle Culpeper 0.2 mi 3.9
Floyd T. Binns Middle Culpeper 0.6 mi 5.0
Sycamore Park Elementary Culpeper 0.7 mi 2.7
EPIPHANY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Culpeper 0.7 mi 6.3
CULPEPER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Culpeper 1.2 mi 6.2
Yowell Elementary Culpeper 1.7 mi 4.3
Galbreath-Marshall Building Culpeper 2.2 mi
Eastern View High Culpeper 2.5 mi 6.1
Farmington Elementary Culpeper 3.0 mi 3.9
KEYS ACADEMY - CULPEPER Culpeper 3.4 mi
Emerald Hill Elementary Culpeper 3.7 mi 5.6
A.G. Richardson Elementary Culpeper 3.6 mi 6.6
Pearl Sample Elementary Culpeper 3.7 mi 5.3
VILLAGE ACADEMY AT CHILDHELP EAST Lignum 10.9 mi 6.1
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary Remington 10.3 mi 4.4
HARTLAND DAY ACADEMY Rapidan 12.5 mi
Unionville Elementary Unionville 16.2 mi 4.0
Cedar Lee Middle Bealeton 13.2 mi 4.5
Liberty High Bealeton 13.7 mi 6.0
Grace Miller Elementary Bealeton 13.7 mi 4.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 22701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$93,910

Median Home Value

$376,100

Median Rent

$1,386/mo

Population

37,575

College Educated

27.3%

Homeownership

68.4%

Avg Commute

34.9 min

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Median Age

38

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Massaponax High Fredericksburg, VA 5.6
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Bassett High Bassett, VA 5.5
Huguenot High Richmond, VA 5.5
I.C. Norcom High Portsmouth, VA 5.5
John Handley High Winchester, VA 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Culpeper County High

What grades does Culpeper County High serve?

Culpeper County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Culpeper County High?

Culpeper County High has an enrollment of approximately 1,232 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Culpeper County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Culpeper County High is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Culpeper County High rank in VA?

Culpeper County High ranks #1,174 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Culpeper County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Culpeper County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Culpeper County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Culpeper County High has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Culpeper County High a charter school?

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

Is Culpeper County High a Title I school?

No, Culpeper County High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Culpeper County High?

42.3% of students at Culpeper County 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
18 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
18 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,232
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Free/Reduced Lunch
42.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Culpeper County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.5%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%

District

Culpeper County Public Schools
District Enrollment
8,368
Schools in District
11
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,061
District Rank
#3 of 10

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