Prince George High

Summary:

Prince George High is a public high school in Prince George, Virginia, serving 1,796 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Prince George County Public Schools district, which is ranked 57 out of 130 districts in the state.

While Prince George High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 79th out of 327 Virginia high schools in 2020-2021 to 223rd out of 329 in 2023-2024, the school's performance on specific SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally strong. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had over 90% proficiency in Geometry, Algebra I, and Algebra II, exceeding state averages. However, subgroup performance varies, with Hispanic and multi-racial students outperforming White students and students with disabilities.

Compared to nearby schools, Prince George High generally performs better than Dinwiddie County High, Varina High, and Carver College and Career Academy on various SOL tests, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Colonial Heights High and Thomas Dale High in the surrounding area. The school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are within the range of the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7801 Laurel Spring Rd
       Prince George, VA  23875


(804) 733-2720

District: Prince George County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
223rd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,317 Help


Feeder schools for Prince George High:

Elementary:    David A. Harrison Elementary
    L.L. Beazley Elementary
    Middle Road Elementary
    North Elementary
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Middle:    J.E.J. Moore Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  1,817

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.9%
African American:
31.6%
Hispanic:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.6% Help


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Compare Details Prince George High ranks worse than 67.8% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Prince George High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Prince George High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.9%), African American (31.6%), Hispanic (13.2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prince George High is 19.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prince George High is $7,317.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prince George High:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George High 223rd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Prince George High in the ranking list.)

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Prince George County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George County Public Schools 57th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prince George High

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Rank History for all students at Prince George High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 49.58 154th 308 50.0%
2006 48.71 160th 314 49.0%
2007 54.34 124th 313 60.4%
2008 52.19 143rd 316 54.7%
2009 51.94 135th 313 56.9%
2010 48.96 173rd 317 45.4%
2011 49.50 166th 320 48.1%
2012 45.01 191st 321 40.5%
2013 33.33 242nd 321 24.6%
2014 33.33 246th 322 23.6%
2015 28.38 275th 322 14.6%
2016 40.85 215th 321 33.0%
2017 55.68 121st 324 62.7%
2018 49.32 162nd 326 50.3%
2019 54.75 127th 327 61.2%
2021 61.24 79th 327 75.8%
2022 60.05 96th 325 70.5%
2023 61.69 143rd 326 56.1%
2024 45.91 223rd 329 32.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Prince George High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.54 78th 193 59.6%
2024 40.29 137th 198 30.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prince George High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.65 209th 320 34.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Prince George High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.43 132nd 320 58.8%
2024 44.15 220th 322 31.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Prince George High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.76 164th 249 34.1%
2024 27.44 204th 253 19.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Prince George High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.68 67th 92 27.2%
2024 23.50 84th 92 8.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Prince George High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.63 150th 321 53.3%
2024 42.27 220th 322 31.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Prince George High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.24 84th 240 65.0%
2024 41.73 172nd 249 30.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prince George High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.15 65th 232 72.0%
2024 48.45 129th 233 44.6%
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Rank History for White students at Prince George High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.05 186th 315 41.0%
2024 39.77 239th 314 23.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Prince George High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1016 1016
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1027 1027
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1011 1011
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1015 1015
1993 645 312 15 21 2 n/a n/a 0 995
1994 868 456 27 41 2 n/a n/a 0 1394
1995 904 562 25 49 1 n/a n/a 0 1541
1996 904 562 25 49 1 n/a n/a 0 1541
1997 908 568 19 51 0 n/a n/a 0 1546
1998 894 571 21 56 0 n/a n/a 0 1542
1999 895 578 20 52 0 n/a n/a 0 1545
2000 985 553 20 42 0 n/a n/a -4 1596
2001 992 581 21 48 3 n/a n/a 0 1645
2002 761 428 18 29 2 n/a n/a 28 1266
2003 761 428 18 29 2 n/a n/a 28 1266
2004 744 473 14 46 2 n/a n/a 30 1309
2005 765 506 16 39 3 n/a n/a 25 1354
2006 771 491 51 16 3 n/a n/a 19 1351
2007 778 515 50 21 2 n/a n/a 30 1396
2008 811 529 21 50 3 n/a n/a 28 1442
2009 765 506 23 57 5 n/a n/a 38 1394
2010 741 511 24 72 10 n/a n/a 35 1393
2011 704 477 23 85 8 2 48 0 1347
2012 687 492 22 71 10 9 57 0 1348
2013 715 439 19 101 8 5 51 0 1338
2014 693 428 16 115 7 0 67 0 1326
2015 699 477 16 117 4 1 63 0 1377
2016 721 480 17 119 6 9 74 0 1426
2017 697 522 18 121 5 11 62 0 1436
2018 680 461 16 129 5 11 74 0 1376
2019 927 559 19 196 7 19 92 0 1819
2020 868 534 16 234 7 17 109 0 1785
2021 857 563 21 224 6 17 114 0 1802
2022 868 549 22 202 3 17 124 0 1785
2023 842 574 18 216 7 19 120 0 1796
2024 834 575 26 239 6 16 121 0 1817

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prince George High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1016 66.5 15.2 n/a
1990 1027 69.7 14.7 n/a
1991 1011 68.1 14.8 n/a
1992 1015 69.4 14.6 n/a
1993 995 64.8 15.4 n/a
1994 1394 139.3 n/a n/a
1995 1541 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1541 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1546 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1542 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1545 117.0 13.2 0
2000 1596 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1645 114.0 14.4 n/a
2002 1266 109.0 11.6 n/a
2003 1266 109.0 11.6 n/a
2004 1309 91.0 14.4 13.8
2005 1354 96.0 14.1 n/a
2006 1351 102.0 13.2 n/a
2007 1396 107.7 13.0 n/a
2008 1442 89.1 16.2 0
2009 1394 94.6 14.7 21.5
2010 1393 92.1 15.1 22.2
2011 1347 87.0 15.4 23.2
2012 1348 97.5 13.8 25.7
2013 1338 89.4 14.9 27.6
2014 1326 79.1 16.7 29.4
2015 1377 85.0 16.2 30.8
2016 1426 91.0 15.6 29.7
2017 1436 86.0 16.6 28.5
2018 1376 90.6 15.1 31.3
2019 1819 124.9 14.5 23.4
2020 1785 128.4 13.8 26.8
2021 1802 128.9 13.9 n/a
2022 1785 129.0 13.8 26.8
2023 1796 n/a n/a 31
2024 1817 91.2 19.9 26.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prince George High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1016 66.5 15.2 n/a
1990 1027 69.7 14.7 n/a
1991 1011 68.1 14.8 n/a
1992 1015 69.4 14.6 n/a
1993 995 64.8 15.4 n/a
1994 1394 139.3 n/a n/a
1995 1541 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1541 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1546 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1542 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1545 117.0 13.2 0
2000 1596 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1645 114.0 14.4 n/a
2002 1266 109.0 11.6 n/a
2003 1266 109.0 11.6 n/a
2004 1309 91.0 14.4 13.8
2005 1354 96.0 14.1 n/a
2006 1351 102.0 13.2 n/a
2007 1396 107.7 13.0 n/a
2008 1442 89.1 16.2 0
2009 1394 94.6 14.7 21.5
2010 1393 92.1 15.1 22.2
2011 1347 87.0 15.4 23.2
2012 1348 97.5 13.8 25.7
2013 1338 89.4 14.9 27.6
2014 1326 79.1 16.7 29.4
2015 1377 85.0 16.2 30.8
2016 1426 91.0 15.6 29.7
2017 1436 86.0 16.6 28.5
2018 1376 90.6 15.1 31.3
2019 1819 124.9 14.5 23.4
2020 1785 128.4 13.8 26.8
2021 1802 128.9 13.9 n/a
2022 1785 129.0 13.8 26.8
2023 1796 n/a n/a 31
2024 1817 91.2 19.9 26.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prince George High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $569 (8.2%) $6,353 (91.8%) $6,922
2020 $528 (7.6%) $6,419 (92.4%) $6,946
2021 $693 (9.5%) $6,624 (90.5%) $7,317

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prince George High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 127th of 327 High schoolsRanks 143rd of 326 High schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Prince George High)8577
 8%
   End of Course Writing (Prince George County Public Schools)8577
 8%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Prince George High)8466
 18%
   End of Course Geometry (Prince George County Public Schools)8570
 15%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Prince George High)8383
   End of Course Algebra I (Prince George County Public Schools)8785
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Prince George High)9081
 9%
   End of Course Algebra II (Prince George County Public Schools)9081
 9%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Prince George High)7379
 6%
   End of Course Chemistry (Prince George County Public Schools)7379
 6%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Prince George High)8474
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Prince George County Public Schools)8473
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Prince George High)9082
 8%
   End of Course Earth Science (Prince George County Public Schools)9081
 9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Prince George High)8990
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Prince George County Public Schools)8990
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Prince George High)7158
 13%
   End of Course VA and US History (Prince George County Public Schools)7258
 14%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Prince George High)8578
 7%
   End of Course World History I (Prince George County Public Schools)8578
 7%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Prince George High)8444
 40%
   End of Course World History II (Prince George County Public Schools)8344
 39%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18191796
 1.3%
African American559574
 2.7%
American Indian77
Asian1918
 5.3%
Hispanic196216
 10.2%
Pacific Islander1919
White927842
 9.2%
Two or More Races92120
 30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.4%31%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prince George High

Students at Prince George High are 46% White, 32% African American, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Prince George High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : David A. Harrison Elementary
Elementary : L.L. Beazley Elementary
Elementary : Middle Road Elementary
Elementary : North Elementary
Elementary : South Elementary
Middle : J.E.J. Moore Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,817 students attended Prince George High.

Prince George High ranks 223rd of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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