Serving 1,204 students in grades 9-12, Culpeper County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Culpeper County High serves the northern part of its school district in Culpeper, VA, covering an area of approximately 146.6 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Culpeper County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Culpeper County High School's student population of 1,204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,204 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Culpeper County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Culpeper County High School is 0.66, 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
#265 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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
86%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Devil, Blue Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Culpeper County High School's ranking?
Culpeper County High School is ranked #265 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Culpeper County High School often compared to?
Culpeper County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Culpeper County High School?
The graduation rate of Culpeper County High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Culpeper County High School?
1,204 students attend Culpeper County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Culpeper County High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Culpeper County High School?
Culpeper County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Culpeper County High School offer ?
Culpeper County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Culpeper County High School part of?
Culpeper County High School is part of Culpeper County School District.
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