Below Average
#1497 of 1,851 schools in VA
Gainesville High
High School · Prince William County Public Schools · Gainesville, VA
A Prince William County Public Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13150 University Boulevard, Gainesville, VA 20155
- Math 90% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Gainesville High score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gainesville 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$154,531
Median home value
$630,400
Median rent
$2,648/mo
College educated
55.4%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20155; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth for TomorrowPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 7–12 | 3.9 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Patriot HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 2,067 | Compare → |
| Matthew's Center for Visual LearningPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 4.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Battlefield HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 2,137 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #85 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
Gainesville High is listed in Prince William County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gainesville High
Gainesville High is a public high school in Gainesville, VA, part of Prince William County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,435 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,497 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (2025 SOL) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SOL).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gainesville High
What grades does Gainesville High serve?
Gainesville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gainesville High?
Gainesville High has an enrollment of approximately 2,435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gainesville High rank in VA?
Gainesville High ranks #1,497 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Gainesville High's MySchoolScout rating?
Gainesville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Gainesville High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gainesville High has 90% math proficiency (2025 SOL) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SOL).
Is Gainesville High a charter school?
No, Gainesville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gainesville High a Title I school?
No, Gainesville High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gainesville High?
27.1% of students at Gainesville 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
- 2,435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince William County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (571) 248-3200
- Area population (ZIP 20155)
- 37,516
- Area average commute
- 34.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 20155; 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 2025 SOL; directory SY 2023–24
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