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Prince George High

High School · Prince George County Public Schools · Prince George, VA

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

7801 Laurel Spring Rd, Prince George, VA 23875

  • Math 83% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 81% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)83% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation5.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
District spending per student$13,299
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Prince George 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 Proficiency83%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency81%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 82% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2017
ELA
86%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
82%
2025
Math
83%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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

26.6%

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 Prince George High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$76,596

Median home value

$254,200

Median rent

$1,238/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23875; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
5.8% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·28 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brec AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–124.9 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Prince George County Public Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$13,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Prince George High

Prince George High is a public high school in Prince George, VA, part of Prince George County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,817 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,190 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Prince George High

What grades does Prince George High serve?

Prince George High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Prince George High?

Prince George High has an enrollment of approximately 1,817 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prince George High?

The student-teacher ratio at Prince George High is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prince George High rank in VA?

Prince George High ranks #1,190 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Prince George High's MySchoolScout rating?

Prince George 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 Prince George High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prince George High has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Prince George High a charter school?

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

Is Prince George High a Title I school?

No, Prince George High is not currently a Title I school.

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

26.6% of students at Prince George 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
1,817
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
91
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Prince George County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 23875)
12,896
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
34.1
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 23875; 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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