Potomac High vs Stafford Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Potomac High
Dumfries · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,197 students
Stafford Senior High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,198 students
| Measure | Potomac High Dumfries, Virginia | Stafford Senior High Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #244 of 317 | #64 of 317 |
| National rank | #4493 of 16,910 | #858 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,197 | 2,198 |
| Enrollment | 2,197 | 2,198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 78% |
| city | Dumfries | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stafford Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 65.2).
- •Stafford Senior High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Stafford Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 67.6%).
- •Stafford Senior High does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.3).
- •Stafford Senior High is the larger school with 2,198 students compared with 2,197.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Potomac High better than Stafford Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Stafford Senior High ranks higher (83.1 vs 65.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Potomac High and Stafford Senior High?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Dumfries and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Potomac High: 2,197. Stafford Senior High: 2,198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Potomac High and Stafford Senior High rank in Virginia?
Potomac High is 244th of 317 and Stafford Senior High is 64th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).