How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Potomac High | South County High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dumfries, VA | Lorton, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,197 | 2,106 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.6% | 18.2% |
| 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 | Potomac High | South County High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,373 | $18,975 |
| District | Prince William County Public Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Potomac High | South County High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.1% | 36.7% |
| African American | 43.5% | 22.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.0% | 15.2% |
| Asian | 10.3% | 18.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 6.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Potomac High | South County High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 24 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 391:1 | 227:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.2% | 18.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 85 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.