Potomac Shores Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dumfries, Virginia 22026 · Prince William County Public Schools
#337 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#10766 of 15,369 nationally
About Potomac Shores Middle
Potomac Shores Middle is a public middle located in Dumfries, in the Prince William County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,229 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 337th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (39th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,229.
There are 10 schools in Dumfries; Potomac Shores Middle ranks 10th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.0
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 Potomac Shores Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Potomac Shores Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Covington-Harper Elementary
Dumfries · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,025 students · 923 m away
Swans Creek Elementary
Dumfries · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
619 students · 1.7 km away
River Oaks Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students · 2.4 km away
Graham Park Middle
Triangle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students · 3.0 km away
Mary Williams Elementary
Dumfries · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
669 students · 3.6 km away
Triangle Elementary
Triangle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
795 students · 3.6 km away
Potomac Middle
Dumfries · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students · 3.8 km away
Dumfries Elementary
Dumfries · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students · 3.9 km away
Potomac High
Dumfries · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,197 students · 4.3 km away
Leesylvania Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
759 students · 4.7 km away
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Irving Middle
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1,204 students
Eagle Ridge Middle
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1,258 students
Rippon Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Potomac Shores Middle a good school?
Potomac Shores Middle has a Success Index (US) of 35.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #337 of 340 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 Potomac Shores Middle rank in Virginia?
Potomac Shores Middle ranks #337 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #10766 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Potomac Shores Middle?
Potomac Shores Middle had 1,229 students in 2025.
Is Potomac Shores Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Potomac Shores Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Potomac Shores Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Potomac Shores Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.