Very Good
#373 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 20% in state
Potomac Falls High
High School · Loudoun County Public Schools · Potomac Falls, VA
A Loudoun County Public Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
46400 Algonkian Pkwy, Potomac Falls, VA 20165
- Math 82% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Potomac Falls High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 93% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Potomac Falls 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$185,594
Median home value
$661,300
Median rent
$2,480/mo
College educated
67.4%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20165; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,482 | Compare → |
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| Park View HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,440 | Compare → |
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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.
Loudoun County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 100
- Rank in district
- #46 of 96
- District spending per student
- $19,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Potomac Falls High is listed in Loudoun County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Potomac Falls High
Potomac Falls High is a public high school in Potomac Falls, VA, part of Loudoun County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,685 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Potomac Falls High
What grades does Potomac Falls High serve?
Potomac Falls High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Potomac Falls High?
Potomac Falls High has an enrollment of approximately 1,685 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potomac Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at Potomac Falls High is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Potomac Falls High rank in VA?
Potomac Falls High ranks #373 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Potomac Falls High's MySchoolScout rating?
Potomac Falls High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Potomac Falls High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Potomac Falls High has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Potomac Falls High a charter school?
No, Potomac Falls High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Potomac Falls High a Title I school?
No, Potomac Falls High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Potomac Falls High?
35.3% of students at Potomac Falls 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
- 1,685
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 132
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Loudoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (571) 434-3200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 20165)
- 34,210
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 20165; 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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