Schools in Dumfries, Virginia (2025)
10 schools · 9,420 students · 10 public · median Enrollment 906.
Dumfries, in Virginia, has 10 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 9,420 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 10 public.
The median Enrollment across Dumfries's schools is 906, above the Virginia median of 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
10 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is A. Henderson Elementary (82.0, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Swans Creek Elementary (73.5, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Montclair Elementary (72.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Potomac High (2,197 students), Potomac Shores Middle (1,229 students), Covington-Harper Elementary (1,025 students).
Ranked schools in Dumfries
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 182A. Henderson ElementaryDumfries · Public Elementary89% Math proficiency · 815 students
- 274Swans Creek ElementaryDumfries · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 619 students
- 373Montclair ElementaryDumfries · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 588 students
- 471Potomac MiddleDumfries · Public Middle69% Math proficiency · 931 students
- 569John F. Pattie Sr. ElementaryDumfries · Public Elementary90% Math proficiency · 906 students
- 669Mary Williams ElementaryDumfries · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 669 students
- 767Dumfries ElementaryDumfries · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 441 students
- 866Covington-Harper ElementaryDumfries · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 1,025 students
- 965Potomac HighDumfries · Public High78% Math proficiency · 2,197 students
- 1036Potomac Shores MiddleDumfries · Public Middle69.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,229 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Henderson Elementary Dumfries · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 82.0 Top 10% | 89% Math proficiency | 815 |
| 2 | Swans Creek Elementary Dumfries · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 73.5 Top 25% | 88% Math proficiency | 619 |
| 3 | Montclair Elementary Dumfries · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.9 Top 25% | 85% Math proficiency | 588 |
| 4 | Potomac Middle Dumfries · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 70.7 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 931 |
| 5 | John F. Pattie Sr. Elementary Dumfries · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 68.7 Top 25% | 90% Math proficiency | 906 |
| 6 | Mary Williams Elementary Dumfries · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 68.7 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 669 |
| 7 | Dumfries Elementary Dumfries · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67.0 Top 50% | 75% Math proficiency | 441 |
| 8 | Covington-Harper Elementary Dumfries · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.3 Top 50% | 78% Math proficiency | 1,025 |
| 9 | Potomac High Dumfries · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.2 Top 50% | 78% Math proficiency | 2,197 |
| 10 | Potomac Shores Middle Dumfries · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.5 Lower 50% | 69.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,229 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Dumfries side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dumfries?
A. Henderson Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Dumfries with a Success Index (US) of 82.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Dumfries?
Dumfries has 10 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) educating 9,420 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Dumfries?
The median Enrollment across schools in Dumfries is 906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.