Brentsville District High School, commonly known as Brentsville, is a public high school in Nokesville in unincorporated Prince William County, Virginia, United States, and part of Prince William County Public Schools.
Serving 855 students in grades 9-12, Brentsville District High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 855 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brentsville District High serves the southwest portion of its school district in Nokesville, VA, covering an area of approximately 70.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the edge of the attendance area, extending up to 8.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brentsville District High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brentsville District High School's student population of 855 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
855 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brentsville District High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brentsville District High School is 0.55, 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
#766 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange and Black
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brentsville District High School's ranking?
Brentsville District High School is ranked #766 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Brentsville District High School often compared to?
Brentsville District High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patriot High School, Osbourn Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brentsville District High School?
The graduation rate of Brentsville District High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Brentsville District High School?
855 students attend Brentsville District High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Brentsville District High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brentsville District High School?
Brentsville District High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brentsville District High School offer ?
Brentsville District High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brentsville District High School part of?
Brentsville District High School is part of Prince William County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Its country, that i dont mind but the teachers just dont teach like they should and every student there knows that.
1 10/10/2025
Too many racist students, also teachers. Staff needs to pay attention to that and also on the teachers. Thankfully, not all staff are like that.
5 10/10/2025
BDHS students are different in a good way. Teachers are chill, yet demand a lot. Admin helps students out so do teachers. Some good clubs. You can tell teachers n leaders care and will help you.
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