For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,619 students in Frederick County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Frederick County, VA are Sherando High School, Millbrook High School and James Wood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frederick County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Frederick County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Frederick County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Wood High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Frederick County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherando High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 South Warrior Drive
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-0060
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-0060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,666 students
Rank: #22.
Millbrook High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 First Woods Dr.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,516 students
Rank: #33.
James Wood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,437 students
Frederick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwestern Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
145 Ft. Collier Rd.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1481 Senseny Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Frederick County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Frederick County, VA include Sherando High School, Millbrook High School and James Wood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Frederick County?
3 public high schools are located in Frederick County.
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick County?
Frederick County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Frederick County include: Sherando High School vs. Millbrook High School, James Wood High School vs. Millbrook High School, Millbrook High School vs. James Wood High School
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