For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,543 students in King George County, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in King George County, VA are King George High School, Potomac Elementary School and King George Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King George County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in King George County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in King George County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King George High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10100 Foxes Way
King George, VA 22485
(540) 775-3535
King George, VA 22485
(540) 775-3535
Gr: 9-12 | 1,492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Potomac Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16495 15th Street
Dahlgren, VA 22448
(540) 663-3322
Dahlgren, VA 22448
(540) 663-3322
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
King George Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8246 Dahlgren Road
King George, VA 22485
(540) 775-2331
King George, VA 22485
(540) 775-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 1,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Sealston Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11048 Fletchers Chapel Rd.
King George, VA 22485
(540) 775-3400
King George, VA 22485
(540) 775-3400
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
King George Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10381 Ridge Road
King George, VA 22485
(540) 775-5411
King George, VA 22485
(540) 775-5411
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
King George County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6117 Sampson Rd Suite 206, Bld
Dahlgren, VA 22448
(540) 653-8822
Dahlgren, VA 22448
(540) 653-8822
Gr: PK-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in King George County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in King George County, VA include King George High School, Potomac Elementary School and King George Middle School.
How many public schools are located in King George County?
5 public schools are located in King George County.
What is the racial composition of students in King George County?
King George County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in King George County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in King George County include: King George Middle School vs. King George High School, Potomac Elementary School vs. King George Elementary School, Sealston Elementary School vs. King George Elementary School
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