Frederick County School District

1415 Amherst St
Winchester, VA 22601
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Frederick County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 14,447 students in Frederick County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Frederick County School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,138 Schools
# Students
14,447 Students
1,256,693 Students
# Teachers
1,018 Teachers
92,235 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Frederick County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#92 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
56%
68%
(20-21)
64%
69%
(20-21)
52%
59%
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
26%
20%
% Black
5%
21%
% White
60%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,997 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,082 is higher than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$217 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$232 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,997
$15,513
Spending / Student
$16,082
$15,268

Best Frederick County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherando High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 South Warrior Drive
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-0060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
James Wood High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Armel Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2239 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1657
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jordan Springs Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Flyfoot Drive
Stephenson, VA 22656
(540) 662-3888
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Millbrook High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
251 First Woods Dr.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Greenwood Mill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
281 Channing Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Robert E. Aylor Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
471 White Oak Road
White Post, VA 22663
(540) 869-3736
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Evendale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0531
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Orchard View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4275 Middle Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-8642
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Bass-hoover Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Aylor Road
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Mustang Ln
Middletown, VA 22645
(540) 869-4615
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Redbud Run Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 First Woods Dr
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Indian Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1548 North Hayfield Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 877-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
349 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Frederick County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4661 North Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-4233
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4651 N Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 888-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
James Wood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1313 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Stonewall Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3165 Martinsburg Pike
Clear Brook, VA 22624
(540) 662-2289
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Frederick County School District?
Frederick County School District manages 19 public schools serving 14,447 students.
What is the rank of Frederick County School District?
Frederick County School District is ranked #95 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick County School District?
60% of Frederick County School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frederick County School District?
Frederick County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Frederick County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,082 is higher than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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