Serving 1,796 students in grades 9-12, Prince George High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,796 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prince George High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prince George High School's student population of 1,796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prince George High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prince George High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
32%
22%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prince George High School's ranking?
Prince George High School is ranked #322 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Prince George High School often compared to?
Prince George High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prince George High School?
The graduation rate of Prince George High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Prince George High School?
1,796 students attend Prince George High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Prince George High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Prince George High School offer ?
Prince George High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prince George High School part of?
Prince George High School is part of Prince George County School District.
School Reviews
2 12/6/2011
It is very uncompfortable. Extremely boring. My teachers are very rude and hurt my feelings. PGHS makes me depressed and Im trying to go to a different school.
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