Serving 932 students in grades 9-12, Spotswood High School ranks in the top 30% 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 67% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 932 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spotswood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spotswood High School's student population of 932 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
932 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spotswood High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spotswood High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
28%
19%
Black
5%
22%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spotswood High School's ranking?
Spotswood High School is ranked #424 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Spotswood High School often compared to?
Spotswood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turner Ashby High School, East Rockingham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spotswood High School?
The graduation rate of Spotswood High School is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Spotswood High School?
932 students attend Spotswood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Spotswood High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spotswood High School?
Spotswood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spotswood High School offer ?
Spotswood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spotswood High School part of?
Spotswood High School is part of Rockingham County School District.
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