Gainesville High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gainesville, Virginia 20155 · Prince William County Public Schools
#251 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#4537 of 16,910 nationally
About Gainesville High
Gainesville High is a public high located in Gainesville, in the Prince William County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,648 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 251st of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,648.
There are 6 schools in Gainesville; Gainesville High ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gainesville High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Gainesville High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gainesville Middle
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,403 students · 455 m away
Piney Branch Elementary
Bristow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
760 students · 1.0 km away
Chris Yung Elementary
Bristow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
719 students · 2.1 km away
Bristow Run Elementary
Bristow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students · 2.5 km away
Glenkirk Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students · 2.7 km away
George G. Tyler Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 3.5 km away
Buckland Mills Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students · 4.1 km away
Bull Run Middle
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,129 students · 4.5 km away
Victory Elementary
Bristow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students · 4.7 km away
E.H. Marsteller Middle
Bristow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,153 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,646 students
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2,661 students
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2,621 students
Yorktown High
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2,593 students
West Potomac High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,710 students
Thomas Dale High
Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,582 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gainesville High a good school?
Gainesville High has a Success Index (US) of 65.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #251 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gainesville High rank in Virginia?
Gainesville High ranks #251 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #4537 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gainesville High?
Gainesville High had 2,648 students in 2025.
Is Gainesville High a elementary school or a high school?
Gainesville High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gainesville High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gainesville High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.