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Best Prince William County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 31,904 students in Prince William County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Prince William County, VA are Kettle Run High School, Manassas Park High School and Osbourn Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prince William County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Prince William County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Prince William County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Battlefield High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Prince William County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kettle Run High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7403 Academic Avenue
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Manassas Park High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8200 Euclid Ave
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-9131
Gr: 9-12 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Osbourn Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8909 Euclid Ave
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 365-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,661 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Forest Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15721 Forest Park Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 583-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Battlefield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15000 Graduation Dr.
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 261-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13833 Dumfries Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 2,956 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Woodbridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3001 Old Bridge Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 497-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,898 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Brentsville District High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12109 Aden Rd
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
C.d. Hylton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14051 Spriggs Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 580-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,859 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 2,197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Freedom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15201 Neabsco Mills Rd.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 583-1405
Gr: 9-12 | 2,303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Patriot High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10504 Kettle Run Road
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 2,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Gar-field High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14000 Smoketown Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 730-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Unity Reed High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8820 Rixlew Ln
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 365-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Gainesville High School
Magnet School
13150 University Boulevard
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 248-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Prince William County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Prince William County, VA include Kettle Run High School, Manassas Park High School and Osbourn Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Prince William County?
15 public high schools are located in Prince William County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prince William County?
Prince William County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Prince William County are often viewed compared to one another?

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