Serving 1,789 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Prince George High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Prince George, VA, covering approximately 281.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.3 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prince George High School's student population of 1,789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,789 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1976
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 0.69, 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
#702 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
31%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
44%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
91%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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 88.8%.
How many students attend Prince George High School?
1,789 students attend Prince George High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Prince George High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 16% 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 10/10/2025
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.
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