Total enrollment
7,996
-60 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Manassas city
Virginia · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Manassas city number 12 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 666 students per school. By grade band, the county runs 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Manassas city
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Manassas city ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 57.0% | #106 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,996 | #31 of 118 | #956 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #50 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.3:1 | #115 of 118 | #2,147 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 77.5% | #55 of 107 | #531 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.2% | #64 of 115 | #944 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.
Manassas city school rankings
Residents
42,976
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
2 districts
Enrollment
7,996
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$113,590
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.5%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
7
3,485 students
Middle
3
2,210 students
High
1
2,301 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Manassas City Public Schools
7,345 students · 2 districts in Manassas city
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Manassas 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+
32.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
35
26.9% under 18
Test scores in Manassas city
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Pennington Traditional· 93.0%
- Osbourn High· 62.0%
- Baldwin Elementary· 60.0%
- Mayfield Intermediate· 59.0%
- Richard C. Haydon Elementary· 56.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- George Carr Round Elementary· 49.0%
- Grace E. Metz Middle· 49.0%
- Jennie Dean Elementary· 51.0%
- Baldwin Intermediate· 53.0%
- Weems Elementary· 53.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osbourn High | Manassas | High | 09-12 | 2,301 | · |
| Grace E. Metz Middle | Manassas | Middle | 07-08 | 1,111 | · |
| Mayfield Intermediate | Manassas | Middle | 05-06 | 839 | · |
| Pennington Traditional | Manassas | Elementary | 01-08 | 651 | · |
| Baldwin Elementary | Manassas | Elementary | PK-04 | 631 | · |
| Jennie Dean Elementary | Manassas | Elementary | PK-04 | 579 | · |
| Richard C. Haydon Elementary | Manassas | Elementary | PK-04 | 556 | · |
| Weems Elementary | Manassas | Elementary | PK-04 | 556 | · |
| George Carr Round Elementary | Manassas | Elementary | PK-04 | 512 | · |
| Baldwin Intermediate | Manassas | Middle | 05-06 | 260 | · |
| Governor's STEM Academy at Osbourn High School | Manassas | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Joseph B. Johnson Learning Center | Manassas | Combined | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Manassas city
About Manassas city
Across the thinly populated Virginia county of Manassas city of about 42,976 residents, the public-school footprint covers 12 schools and about 7,996 students.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $113,590 a year, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 48% above the Virginia median.
In terms of grade levels, Manassas city consists of 7 elementary schools (3,485 students), 3 middle schools (2,210), 1 high school (2,301), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Manassas city is Manassas City Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 7,345 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,996 students, remained close to its prior level from the 8,056 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Manassas city discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data