For the 2026 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 Stafford Senior High School, Massaponax High School and Riverbend 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 57% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Fredericksburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Fredericksburg, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverbend High School, with 89% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 2,223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Massaponax High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8201 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-0419
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-0419
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Riverbend High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12301 Spotswood Furnace Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4051
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4051
Gr: 9-12 | 1,950 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
James Monroe High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1100
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,005 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Chancellor High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2606
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2606
Gr: 9-12 | 1,374 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Fredericksburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Gunnery Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Spotsylvania Career Switcher Prog (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
8020 River Stone Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fredericksburg, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fredericksburg, VA include Stafford Senior High School, Massaponax High School and Riverbend 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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