For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,072 students in Spotsylvania County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Spotsylvania County, VA are Riverbend High School, Massaponax High School and Courtland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spotsylvania County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Spotsylvania County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Spotsylvania County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverbend High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Spotsylvania County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverbend High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12301 Spotswood Furnace Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4051
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4051
Grades: 9-12
| 1,995 students
Rank: #22.
Massaponax High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8201 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-0419
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-0419
Grades: 9-12
| 1,736 students
Rank: #33.
Courtland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Smith Station Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-4445
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-4445
Grades: 9-12
| 1,556 students
Rank: #44.
Chancellor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6300 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2606
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2606
Grades: 9-12
| 1,397 students
Rank: #55.
Spotsylvania High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6975 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-3882
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-3882
Grades: 9-12
| 1,388 students
Spotsylvania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Regional High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6717 Smith Station Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 373-4945
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 373-4945
Grades: 8-12
| 20 students
Spotsylvania Career Switcher Prog (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
8020 River Stone Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Spotsylvania County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Spotsylvania County, VA include Riverbend High School, Massaponax High School and Courtland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Spotsylvania County?
5 public high schools are located in Spotsylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania County public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Spotsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Spotsylvania County include: Chancellor High School vs. Courtland High School, Spotsylvania High School vs. Riverbend High School, Courtland High School vs. Chancellor High School
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