How do these schools compare?
| Metric | COLONIAL FORGE HIGH | DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Stafford, VA | Fredericksburg, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 2,122 | 887 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | — | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.1% | 30.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | COLONIAL FORGE HIGH | DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,111 | $13,111 |
| District | Stafford County Public Schools | Stafford County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | COLONIAL FORGE HIGH | DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.9% | 60.2% |
| African American | 28.3% | 13.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% | 15.4% |
| Asian | 7.9% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.1% | 7.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | COLONIAL FORGE HIGH | DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 27 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 303.1:1 | 295.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.8% | 13.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 65 | 68 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.