For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,254 students in Fredericksburg, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Fredericksburg, VA are Riverbend High School, Massaponax High School and Chancellor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fredericksburg, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Fredericksburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Fredericksburg, 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 Riverbend High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fredericksburg, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverbend High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12301 Spotswood Furnace Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4051
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4051
Grades: 9-12
| 1,950 students
Rank: #22.
Massaponax High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8201 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-0419
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-0419
Grades: 9-12
| 1,702 students
Rank: #33.
Chancellor High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6300 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2606
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2606
Grades: 9-12
| 1,374 students
Rank: #44.
Stafford Senior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
63 Stafford Indian Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-7200
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,223 students
Rank: #55.
James Monroe High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1100
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Fredericksburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Gunnery Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Spotsylvania Career Switcher Prog (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
8020 River Stone Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fredericksburg, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Fredericksburg, VA include Riverbend High School, Massaponax High School and Chancellor High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fredericksburg?
5 public high schools are located in Fredericksburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fredericksburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fredericksburg include: Massaponax High School vs. Riverbend High School, Chancellor High School vs. Riverbend High School, Massaponax High School vs. Chancellor High School
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