Courtland High School is a public high school located in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Founded in 1980, Courtland currently has 1,174 students.
Serving 1,497 students in grades 9-12, Courtland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Courtland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Courtland High School's student population of 1,497 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Rankings
Courtland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Courtland High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)86%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
24%
19%
Black
24%
22%
White
39%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Courtland High School's ranking?
Courtland High School is ranked #795 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Courtland High School often compared to?
Courtland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chancellor High School, Riverbend High School, Massaponax High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Courtland High School?
The graduation rate of Courtland High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Courtland High School?
1,497 students attend Courtland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Courtland High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Courtland High School?
Courtland High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Courtland High School offer ?
Courtland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Courtland High School part of?
Courtland High School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.
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