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Best Dumfries Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,173 students in Dumfries, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Dumfries, VA is Potomac High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dumfries, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Dumfries have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Dumfries, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Potomac High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Dumfries, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potomac High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3401 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 441-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dumfries, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dumfries, VA include Potomac High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dumfries?
1 public high schools are located in Dumfries.
What is the racial composition of students in Dumfries?
Dumfries public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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