For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 7,848 students in Spotsylvania County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Spotsylvania County, VA are Courtland 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.
Spotsylvania County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Spotsylvania County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Spotsylvania County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Courtland High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Spotsylvania County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Courtland High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Lorraine Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-4445
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-4445
Gr: 9-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Massaponax High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8201 Patriot Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-0419
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-0419
Gr: 9-12 | 1,692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 1,913 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Spotsylvania High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6975 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-3882
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-3882
Gr: PK-12 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Spotsylvania County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Spotsylvania County, VA include Courtland High School, Massaponax High School and Riverbend High School.
How many public high schools are located in Spotsylvania County?
5 public high schools are located in Spotsylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Spotsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Spotsylvania County include: Chancellor High School vs. Courtland High School, Spotsylvania High School vs. Riverbend High School, Courtland High School vs. Chancellor High School
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