C.D. Hylton Senior High School, commonly known as C.D. Hylton or Hylton High School, is a public high school located in Dale City in Prince William County, Virginia, United States, and part of the Prince William County Public Schools division.
Serving 1,859 students in grades 9-12, C.d. Hylton 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,859 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: C.D. Hylton High serves the southeast portion of Woodbridge, VA, covering an area of approximately 13.1 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C.d. Hylton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
C.d. Hylton High School's student population of 1,859 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,859 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
C.d. Hylton 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 C.d. Hylton High School is 0.68, 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
#781 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
91%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
10%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C.d. Hylton High School's ranking?
C.d. Hylton High School is ranked #781 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are C.d. Hylton High School often compared to?
C.d. Hylton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Park High School, Potomac High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of C.d. Hylton High School?
The graduation rate of C.d. Hylton High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend C.d. Hylton High School?
1,859 students attend C.d. Hylton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of C.d. Hylton High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C.d. Hylton High School?
C.d. Hylton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does C.d. Hylton High School offer ?
C.d. Hylton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is C.d. Hylton High School part of?
C.d. Hylton High School is part of Prince William County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The most important thing about Hylton that statistics cannot reveal, is the phenomenal way the teachers, administrators and staff nurture the children. Hylton is truly a family. Teens are treated with respect and care. --they in turn treat their school and everyone inside with with respect, creating a peaceful and positive learning environment.
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