How do these schools compare?
| Metric | GAR-FIELD HIGH | POTOMAC HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Woodbridge, VA | Dumfries, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,524 | 2,197 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.3% | 45.7% |
| 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 | GAR-FIELD HIGH | POTOMAC HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,984 | $15,984 |
| District | Prince William County Public Schools | Prince William County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | GAR-FIELD HIGH | POTOMAC HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| African American | 18.1% | 43.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64.1% | 31.0% |
| Asian | 8.3% | 10.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | GAR-FIELD HIGH | POTOMAC HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 11 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 280.4:1 | 439.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 36.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 266 | 5 |
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.