Very Good
#546 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 29% in state
Spotsylvania High
High School · Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Spotsylvania, VA
A Spotsylvania County Public Schools high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6975 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania, VA 22551
- Math 84% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Spotsylvania High score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spotsylvania 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated858/100K
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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
$106,497
Median home value
$372,600
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22551; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Spotsylvania County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellor HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,374 | Compare → |
| Courtland HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,497 | Compare → |
| Massaponax HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,702 | Compare → |
| Riverbend HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,950 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #1 of 29
- District spending per student
- $13,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spotsylvania High is listed in Spotsylvania County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spotsylvania High
Spotsylvania High is a public high school in Spotsylvania, VA, part of Spotsylvania County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,325 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #546 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Spotsylvania High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spotsylvania High
What grades does Spotsylvania High serve?
Spotsylvania High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Spotsylvania High?
Spotsylvania High has an enrollment of approximately 1,325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spotsylvania High?
The student-teacher ratio at Spotsylvania High is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spotsylvania High rank in VA?
Spotsylvania High ranks #546 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Spotsylvania High's MySchoolScout rating?
Spotsylvania High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Spotsylvania High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spotsylvania High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Spotsylvania High a charter school?
No, Spotsylvania High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spotsylvania High a Title I school?
No, Spotsylvania High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spotsylvania High?
63.3% of students at Spotsylvania 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
- 1,325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Spotsylvania County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (540) 582-3882
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 22551)
- 23,366
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 22551; 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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