Prince George High School

7801 Laurel Spring Rd
Prince George, VA 23875
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Prince George High School is the only public high school in Prince George County, Virginia. It is a part of Prince George County Public Schools. The district's attendance boundary includes the entire county, which has on-post housing facilities of Fort Gregg-Adams. The school has 1,354 students.
Serving 1,817 students in grades 9-12, Prince George 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,817 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Prince George High School's student population of 1,817 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,817 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1976
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Royals

School Rankings

Prince George 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 Prince George High School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#702 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
60-64%
68%
(20-21)
82%
69%
(20-21)
73%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
32%
22%
White
46%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
91%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Royals
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prince George High School's ranking?
Prince George High School is ranked #702 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Prince George High School often compared to?
Prince George High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prince George High School?
The graduation rate of Prince George High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Prince George High School?
1,817 students attend Prince George High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Prince George High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prince George High School?
Prince George High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prince George High School offer ?
Prince George High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prince George High School part of?
Prince George High School is part of Prince George County School District.

School Reviews

2   12/6/2011
It is very uncompfortable. Extremely boring. My teachers are very rude and hurt my feelings. PGHS makes me depressed and Im trying to go to a different school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sdlfk

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,817 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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