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Fredericksburg city

Virginia · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 3,762 students, in a county of 28,873 residents.

Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,762
NCES CCD
Median income
$86,071
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
84.5%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fredericksburg City Public Schools
3,762 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
White
57%
Hispanic
13%
Black
20%
Asian
4%
Two or more
12%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
26%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
33%
Asian
9%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
JAMES MONROE HIGHFredericksburgHigh09-121,002·
Hugh Mercer ElementaryFredericksburgElementaryPK-05959·
Lafayette ElementaryFredericksburgElementaryPK-05912·
WALKER-GRANT MIDDLEFredericksburgMiddle06-08750·
Walker-Grant Early Childhood CenterFredericksburgPrekindergartenPK-PK139·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Fredericksburg city?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Fredericksburg city, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,762.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Fredericksburg city?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Fredericksburg city?
Fredericksburg City Public Schools is the largest school district in Fredericksburg city, serving approximately 3,762 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Fredericksburg city?
Fredericksburg city has roughly 28,873 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Fredericksburg city?
Median household income in Fredericksburg city is $86,071, above the Virginia average of $76,527. About 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fredericksburg city?
Approximately 46.1% of adults 25 and older in Fredericksburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Fredericksburg city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 84.5% of students in Fredericksburg city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fredericksburg city schools?
Across Fredericksburg city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Fredericksburg city?
Fredericksburg city residents are approximately 57% White, 13% Hispanic, 20% Black, 4% Asian, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Fredericksburg city is owner-occupied?
Fredericksburg city has about 12,419 housing units, of which roughly 39.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data