Melinda Bell
Samson Properties
(540) 870-0834
110 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$535,000 Price
Potomac High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
3401 Panther Pride Dr,
Dumfries, VA
Prince William County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Michael Wright
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
93.7%
Niche Grade
C+
C+
B-
C
C+
B
A-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
137
Full Time Teachers
137
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
12.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
315:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Black
44.5%
Hispanic
31%
White
10.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.4%
Two or more races
5.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#3
Niche Standout HS in Virginia
#15
Most Diverse Public HS in Virginia
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Virginia Commonwealth University
569 Students
George Mason University
545 Students
Old Dominion University
441 Students
James Madison University
365 Students
Norfolk State University
312 Students
University of Virginia
309 Students
Virginia Tech
264 Students
Virginia State University
248 Students
Northern Virginia Community College
211 Students
Howard University
185 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
154 Students
Business
145 Students
Computer Science
144 Students
Biology
121 Students
Psychology
118 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
98 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
92 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
54 Students
Information Technology
47 Students
Pre-Law Studies
46 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/10/2025
The best part of high school were the memories made with friends as my relationship with teachers were also a good part of it too. I had support from my art teacher for a while as they helped me developed my skills and pushed me to do more with techniques and craftsmanship. Although the school isn't super fun, it has its moments.
12/30/2024
Overall my experience at Potomac Senior Highschool has been the best, my teachers have helped me throughout all my trials and tribulations, and they haven't given up on me.
10/1/2024
My overall experience at Potomac High school has been good for the past three years. The teachers are nice and helpful and so are most of the staff.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/8/2024
This school has a lot of issues, I have no idea how anyone could rate this school 5 stars. The teachers honestly seem to care (most of them) and there are numerous emails that try to reach the parents. The main issues is the students, a lot of them do not want to learn and cause problems with the ki...
5/23/2023
Great school , great staff Potomac is a good school with lots of diverse programs, and activities.
3/12/2018
Great school ! Great teachers and staff
9/7/2016
Potomac is a good school with lots of diverse programs and extra curricular activities. It also boasts a large group of successful alumni.
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
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Melinda Bell
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Karen Rollings
EXP Realty, LLC
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CENTURY 21 New Millennium
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EXP Realty, LLC
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$570,000 Price
Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$306K - $771K
Homes For Sale
26
Average Home Value
$499,709
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
53%
Average Household Income
$110,381
% of College Grads
36.7%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
2,870 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
39.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Cloverdale Park
Potomac Dog Run
Merchant Park
Neabsco Eagles Park
Leesylvania State Park
Brittany Neighborhood Park Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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Leesylvania
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Four Seasons
Close to I-95, featuring a 55-plus community, scenic park access and golfing
Ashdale
Dale City neighborhood with easy access to Interstate 95 and Potomac Mills
Dumfries
A storied town 28 miles from DC with all the conveniences along I-95
Potomac High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dumfries, VA and is served by the Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,173 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Potomac High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 93.7%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $499,709. Discover additional schools in the area, like Freedom High School, Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Christ Chapel Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dumfries has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Potomac High School.