Potomac High School
Dumfries, VA 22026
Phone: (703) 441-4200
District: Prince William County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1680 students
Dumfries's Potomac High School serves grades 9-12 in the Prince William County Public Schools district. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10.
Potomac High School is a public school in the Prince William County Public Schools district located in Dumfries, VA. The principal of Potomac High School is Michael Wright. As of 2014, the students are 49.6% Black, non-Hispanic; 22.5% Hispanic; 14% White, non-Hispanic; 7.4% Asian/Pacific Islander; 5.8% Multiracial; 0.4% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 45% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black, non-Hispanic | 49.6% | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Hispanic | 22.5% | 30.4% | 13.1% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 14% | 34.2% | 52.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.4% | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 45% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 16% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Potomac | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Woodbridge | VA | 0.8 mi | |
| 2 | Brittany | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Dumfries | VA | 1.7 mi | |
| 3 | Potomac Shores | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Dumfries | VA | 2.2 mi | |
| 4 | Rippon Landing | Condominium/Townhouse | Woodbridge | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 5 | Potomac Club | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Woodbridge | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 6 | Montclair | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Dumfries | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 7 | Stonewall Manor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Triangle | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 8 | Potomac Highlands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Triangle | VA | 3.8 mi | |
| 9 | Ashland | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Manassas | VA | 4.2 mi | |
| 10 | Sycamore Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Woodbridge | VA | 4.8 mi | |
| 11 | Lake Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Woodbridge | VA | 6 mi | |
| 12 | Gunston Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lorton | VA | 8.2 mi | |
| 13 | Aquia Harbour | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 9.2 mi | |
| 14 | Lorton Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lorton | VA | 9.4 mi | |
| 15 | Woodstream | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 9.8 mi | |
| 16 | Newington Commons | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lorton | VA | 9.8 mi | |
| 17 | Newington Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 10 mi | |
| 18 | Aquia Harbour | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Aquia Harbour | VA | 10.2 mi | |
| 19 | Springfield Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 10.5 mi | |
| 20 | Terra Grande | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 11 mi | |
| 21 | Fort Belvoir Housing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Belvoir | VA | 11.4 mi | |
| 22 | Hampton Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 11.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montclair | Montclair | VA | 2.6 mi | |
| 2 | Woodbridge | Woodbridge | VA | 5.3 mi | |
| 3 | Public Quarry at Government Island | Stafford | VA | 11.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Indian Head Naval Base | 7.3 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 8.8 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 11.7 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 19.2 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 19.4 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 21.1 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 22.6 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 23 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 23.2 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 23.2 mi. |
| Pentagon | 23.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 24.4 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 24.5 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 25.5 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 25.8 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 26.9 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 30.3 mi. |
| Fort AP Hill | 36.2 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 46 mi. |
