James Monroe High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 · Fredericksburg City Public Schools
#297 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#6067 of 16,910 nationally
About James Monroe High
James Monroe High is a public high located in Fredericksburg, in the Fredericksburg City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,013 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 297th of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,013.
There are 29 schools in Fredericksburg; James Monroe High ranks 23rd of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)92.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
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 James Monroe High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Monroe High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hugh Mercer Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
859 students · 1.4 km away
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers
Fredericksburg · Public other · Grades PK–PK
280 students · 2.4 km away
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center
Fredericksburg · Public other · Grades PK–PK
149 students · 2.4 km away
Falmouth Elementary
Falmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
724 students · 3.7 km away
Walker-Grant Middle
Fredericksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students · 3.8 km away
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
Falmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students · 4.1 km away
Ferry Farm Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students · 4.2 km away
Lafayette Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
812 students · 4.2 km away
Conway Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
904 students · 4.7 km away
Grafton Village Elementary
Falmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
737 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Rocktown High
Harrisonburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students
Brookville High
Lynchburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
I.C. Norcom High
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,009 students
Harrisonburg High
Harrisonburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
998 students
Turner Ashby High
Bridgewater · Public high · Grades 9–12
998 students
Carroll County High
Hillsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James Monroe High a good school?
James Monroe High has a Success Index (US) of 59.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #297 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 James Monroe High rank in Virginia?
James Monroe High ranks #297 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #6067 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Monroe High?
James Monroe High had 1,013 students in 2025.
Is James Monroe High a elementary school or a high school?
James Monroe High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Monroe High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Monroe High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.