Top Rankings
Stafford County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 31,812 students in Stafford County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Stafford County School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
37 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
31,812 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
2,341 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stafford County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 131 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 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 132 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
59%
Graduation Rate
91%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.7%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
22%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
38%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,743 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,150 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$437 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$450 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,743
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,150
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Stafford County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2135 Mountain View Road
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6840
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6840
Gr: 9-12 | 2,233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Margaret Brent Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2125 Mountain View Rd
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6790
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6790
Gr: K-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Walpole St
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6420
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Winding Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 Winding Creek Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6400
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6400
Gr: K-5 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Brooke Point High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Courthouse Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6080
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6080
Gr: 9-12 | 2,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Stafford High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
839 Garrisonville Rd
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6150
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,982 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Colonial Forge High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Courthouse Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6115
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6115
Gr: 9-12 | 2,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Stafford Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
63 Stafford Indian Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-7200
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hartwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 Shackleford Well Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 752-4441
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 752-4441
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rockhill Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Wood Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6360
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6360
Gr: K-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Garrisonville Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Wood Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6260
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6260
Gr: K-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Ferry Farm Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Pendleton Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Grafton Village Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Deacon Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5454
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5454
Gr: K-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Park Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Parkway Blvd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6320
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6320
Gr: K-5 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
T. Benton Gayle Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Panther Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0383
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0383
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Andrew G. Wright Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wood Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6240
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6240
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 Deacon Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 899-0860
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 899-0860
Gr: 6-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1818.
Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1349 Courthouse Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6340
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6340
Gr: K-5 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1919.
Rocky Run Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Reservoir Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1956
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1956
Gr: K-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Hampton Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 Northampton Blvd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6280
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6280
Gr: K-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Primmer House Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 361-1455
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 361-1455
Gr: K-5 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
Anthony Burns Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Gallery Road
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6000
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6000
Gr: K-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Duffey Dr.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6464
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6464
Gr: K-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2424.
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Cambridge St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
H.h. Poole Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Eustace Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6190
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6190
Gr: 6-8 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
Widewater Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Den Rich Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6380
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6380
Gr: K-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Spartan Dr
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6210
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6210
Gr: 6-8 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2828.
Falmouth Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Forbes St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7458
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7458
Gr: K-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Anne E. Moncure Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Moncure Lane
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6300
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6300
Gr: K-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3030.
Shirley C. Heim Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Telegraph Road
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-5910
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-5910
Gr: 6-8 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Shepherds Way
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
Gr: PK | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Center For Innovative Learning
Alternative School
125 University Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 899-6000
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 899-6000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stafford County School District?
Stafford County School District manages 37 public schools serving 31,812 students.
What is the rank of Stafford County School District?
Stafford County School District is ranked #62 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stafford County School District?
38% of Stafford County School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stafford County School District?
Stafford County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Stafford County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,150 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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