For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 8,536 students in Stafford, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Stafford, VA are Mountain View High School, Brooke Point High School and North Stafford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stafford, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Stafford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Stafford, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain View High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Stafford, VA (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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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%
Stafford, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Stafford Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
384 Eskimo Hill Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(703) 659-2093
Stafford, VA 22554
(703) 659-2093
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Stafford, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Stafford, VA include Mountain View High School, Brooke Point High School and North Stafford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stafford?
4 public high schools are located in Stafford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stafford?
Stafford public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Stafford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stafford include: Mountain View High School vs. Colonial Forge High School, Colonial Forge High School vs. Mountain View High School, North Stafford High School vs. Colonial Forge High School
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