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Stafford County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
32
Schools
31,105
Students
$13,111
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
40.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
92.2%
Graduation Rate
+5.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Stafford County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 31,105 students across 32 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 8 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,111 is near the national average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (32)
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ANDREW G. WRIGHT MIDDLE06–08868
DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE06–08894
EDWARD E. DREW JR. MIDDLE06–08617
H.H. POOLE MIDDLE06–08983
RODNEY E. THOMPSON MIDDLE06–081,015
SHIRLEY C. HEIM MIDDLE06–08980
STAFFORD MIDDLE06–08903
T. BENTON GAYLE MIDDLE06–08899
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BROOKE POINT HIGH09–122,150
COLONIAL FORGE HIGH09–121,996
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH09–122,203
NORTH STAFFORD HIGH09–121,925
Stafford Senior High09–122,117
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,111Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
37%
State
52.1%
Local (property tax)
36.8%
Federal
11.1%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
31,105
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.2%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.2% graduation rate — 5.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 32 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Stafford County Public Schools has 32 public schools, serving a total of 31,105 students.
What is the graduation rate for Stafford County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Stafford County Public Schools spend per student?
Stafford County Public Schools spends $13,111 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Stafford County Public Schools?
41% of students in Stafford County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Stafford County Public Schools?
No, Stafford County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Stafford County Public Schools serve?
Stafford County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Stafford County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Stafford County Public Schools is 46/100. 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.