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Frederick County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
19
Schools
13,960
Students
$15,977
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
41.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
88.6%
Graduation Rate
+2.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Frederick County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 13,960 students across 19 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,977 is above average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD MIDDLE06–08804
FREDERICK COUNTY MIDDLE06–08751
JAMES WOOD MIDDLE06–08803
ROBERT E. AYLOR MIDDLE06–08799
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JAMES WOOD HIGH09–121,437
MILLBROOK HIGH09–121,516
SHERANDO HIGH09–121,666
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,977+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
52%
State
39.5%
Local (property tax)
52.4%
Federal
8.0%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
13,960
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.6%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Frederick County Public Schools has 19 public schools, serving a total of 13,960 students.
What is the graduation rate for Frederick County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 88.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Frederick County Public Schools spend per student?
Frederick County Public Schools spends $15,977 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Frederick County Public Schools?
41% of students in Frederick County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Frederick County Public Schools?
No, Frederick County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Frederick County Public Schools serve?
Frederick County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Frederick County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Frederick County Public Schools is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.