Best Fredericksburg Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 9,634 students in Fredericksburg, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fredericksburg, VA are Courtland High School, Stafford Senior High School and Massaponax 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 82% (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 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Fredericksburg, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Courtland High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Lorraine Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-4445
Gr: 9-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Stafford Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
63 Stafford Indian Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Massaponax High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8201 Patriot Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-0419
Gr: 9-12 | 1,692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Riverbend High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12301 Spotswood Furnace Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4051
Gr: 9-12 | 1,913 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
James Monroe High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Chancellor High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2606
Gr: 9-12 | 1,321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fredericksburg, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fredericksburg, VA include Courtland High School, Stafford Senior High School and Massaponax High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fredericksburg?
6 public high schools are located in Fredericksburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fredericksburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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