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Gainesville High School vs. Patriot High School

Should you attend Gainesville High School or Patriot High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gainesville High School
13150 University Boulevard
Gainesville, VA 20155
Patriot High School
10504 Kettle Run Road
Nokesville, VA 20181
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Gainesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Patriot High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Gainesville High School serves 2,435 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,067 students in grades 9-12, Patriot High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,435 students
2,067 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gainesville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Patriot High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gainesville High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Patriot High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
124 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gainesville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Patriot High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prince William County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Patriot High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prince William County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#519 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Patriot High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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65%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patriot High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prince William County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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75-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patriot High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prince William County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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85-89%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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96%
(Top 10% in VA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Patriot High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Prince William County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gainesville High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Patriot High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
19
Grade 9 Students
660
539
Grade 10 Students
633
477
Grade 11 Students
679
494
Grade 12 Students
444
538

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
17%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gainesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prince William County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Patriot High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prince William County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gainesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prince William County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Patriot High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prince William County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gainesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prince William County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Patriot High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prince William County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gainesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prince William County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Patriot High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prince William County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gainesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prince William County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Patriot High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prince William County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gainesville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prince William County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Patriot High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prince William County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
19%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Patriot High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prince William County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Patriot High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prince William County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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