Potomac High School vs. Woodbridge High School
Should I attend Potomac High School or Woodbridge High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Potomac High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Woodbridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,003 students in grades 9-12, Potomac High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,831 students in grades 9-12, Woodbridge High School ranks in the top 20% 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 67% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,003 students
2,831 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
162 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#222 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
92%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
598
811
Grade 10 Students
494
719
Grade 11 Students
422
591
Grade 12 Students
489
710
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
9%
% Hispanic
30%
39%
% Black
45%
22%
% White
10%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%