For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,543 students in King George County Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in King George County 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).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,139 Schools
# Students
4,543 Students
1,257,026 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
92,134 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
King George County Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 132 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
59%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
10%
19%
% Black
16%
22%
% White
61%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,308 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,509. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,260 is less than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,308
$15,509
Spending / Student
$11,260
$15,264
Best King George County Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
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 | 1,493 student 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 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to King George County Public Schools?
King George County Public Schools manages 5 public schools serving 4,543 students.
What is the rank of King George County Public Schools?
King George County Public Schools is ranked #49 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in King George County Public Schools?
61% of King George County Public Schools students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of King George County Public Schools?
King George County Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is King George County Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,260 is less than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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