For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 8,468 students in Stafford, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Stafford, VA are Mountain View High School, Colonial Forge 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 60% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Stafford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Stafford, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colonial Forge High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Stafford, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2135 Mountain View Road
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6840
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6840
Grades: 9-12
| 2,207 students
Rank: #22.
Colonial Forge High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Courthouse Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6115
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6115
Grades: 9-12
| 1,982 students
Rank: #33.
North Stafford High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
839 Garrisonville Rd
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6150
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 2,045 students
Rank: #44.
Brooke Point High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Courthouse Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6080
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6080
Grades: 9-12
| 2,234 students
Stafford, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Stafford Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
384 Eskimo Hill Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(703) 659-2093
Stafford, VA 22554
(703) 659-2093
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, Colonial Forge 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 62% 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 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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