For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,005 students in Fredericksburg City, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Fredericksburg City, VA is James Monroe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fredericksburg City, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Fredericksburg City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Fredericksburg City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Monroe High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fredericksburg City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Monroe High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1100
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,005 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Fredericksburg City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Gunnery Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fredericksburg City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Fredericksburg City, VA include James Monroe High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fredericksburg City?
1 public high schools are located in Fredericksburg City.
What is the racial composition of students in Fredericksburg City?
Fredericksburg City public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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