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#693 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 37% in state

Patriot High

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

A Prince William County Public Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10504 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville, VA 20181

  • Math 93% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 93% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.23 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency93% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency93% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency93% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)84% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation12.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$15,373
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Patriot High score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency93%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency93%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 93% across the 15-year record (2011–2025).

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
79%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
95%
2017
ELA
93%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2025
Math
93%
ELA
93%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

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

Based on 23 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Patriot 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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
12.2% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
9 boys'·13 girls'·36 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
Youth for TomorrowPrivate · tuition8.2private7–121.9 mi37Compare →
Brentsville District HighEnrollment path unverified6.59–122.5 mi861Compare →
Gainesville HighEnrollment path unverified4.59–124.1 mi2,435Compare →
Unity Reed HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–124.7 mi2,173Compare →

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
#29 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

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

About Patriot High

Patriot High is a public high school in Nokesville, VA, part of Prince William County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,067 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #693 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Patriot High

What grades does Patriot High serve?

Patriot High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Patriot High?

Patriot High has an enrollment of approximately 2,067 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriot High?

The student-teacher ratio at Patriot High is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Patriot High rank in VA?

Patriot High ranks #693 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Patriot High's MySchoolScout rating?

Patriot High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Patriot High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Patriot High has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Patriot High a charter school?

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

Is Patriot High a Title I school?

No, Patriot High is not currently a Title I school.

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

23.1% of students at Patriot 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
2,067
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
123
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Prince William County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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