Total enrollment
3,629
+84 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Fredericksburg city
Virginia · Public K-12
Fredericksburg city's school count of 6 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 3,629 students inside Virginia, around 13% of the county population. The level mix is 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Fredericksburg city
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Fredericksburg city ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.8% | #113 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,629 | #68 of 118 | #1,646 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #84 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #105 of 118 | #1,855 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 92.1% | #27 of 107 | #241 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 76.9% | #1 of 115 | #5 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
28,873
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
3,629
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$86,071
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
92.1%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
4
1,820 students
Middle
1
796 students
High
1
1,013 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fredericksburg City Public Schools
3,629 students · 1 district in Fredericksburg city
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Fredericksburg city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
46.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
32
21.2% under 18
Test scores in Fredericksburg city
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- James Monroe High· 74.0%
- Walker-Grant Middle· 61.0%
- Lafayette Elementary· 57.0%
- Hugh Mercer Elementary· 48.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Monroe High | Fredericksburg | High | 09-12 | 1,013 | · |
| Hugh Mercer Elementary | Fredericksburg | Elementary | KG-05 | 859 | · |
| Lafayette Elementary | Fredericksburg | Elementary | KG-05 | 812 | · |
| Walker-Grant Middle | Fredericksburg | Middle | 06-08 | 796 | · |
| Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center | Fredericksburg | Elementary | PK-PK | 149 | · |
| Fredericksburg New Elementary | Fredericksburg | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Fredericksburg city
About Fredericksburg city
In Virginia, Fredericksburg city is a low-population county of about 28,873 residents. 6 public schools across the county enrolls about 3,629 students between them.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $86,071, about 46% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 12% meaningfully above the Virginia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Fredericksburg city spans 4 elementary schools (1,820 students), 1 middle school (796), and 1 high school (1,013).
Fredericksburg City Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,629 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,629 students, remained close to its prior level from the 3,545 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Fredericksburg city discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data