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Patriot High

Q: Is Patriot High a good school?

Patriot High ranks 36 th of 331 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Patriot High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,020 students attended Patriot High.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Patriot High?

Students at Patriot High are 46% White, 19% Hispanic, 13% African American, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

Q: What schools feed into Patriot High?

Patriot High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bristow Run Elementary Elementary : Buckland Mills Elementary Elementary : Glenkirk Elementary Elementary : T. Clay Wood Elementary

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 331 Virginia High Schools

Better than 89% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Patriot High is a large public high school in Nokesville, Virginia, serving about 2,020 students in grades 9–12 as part of Prince William County Public Schools. The school ranks 36th among 331 Virginia high schools and earns a 4-star rating, with a graduation rate of 98.7% and a dropout rate of just 0.6% — both far better than district and state averages.

Academically, Patriot is one of the strongest schools in the area. It is the second-highest-ranked high school in its cluster, behind Charles J. Colgan Senior High (#28) and ahead of Battlefield High (#55) and Gainesville High (#72). Notably, Patriot outperforms nearby Brentsville District High — only 2.5 miles away in the same district — despite Brentsville spending more per student ($13,226 vs. $10,575) and having a better student-teacher ratio. Standardized test scores are particularly impressive for 9th graders: 100% proficiency in Algebra II, 97.8% in Geometry, and 94.1% in Algebra I, all well above state averages. English reading and writing scores for 11th graders are also strong. The main academic challenge appears in upper-grade cohorts, likely students retaking tests, where scores dip below state averages.

Patriot also stands out for serving all students well. Black and Hispanic students rank in the 96th and 90th percentiles statewide, respectively, and low-income students score in the 82nd percentile — a sign that strong overall results aren't limited to one group. Chronic absenteeism has fallen from 22.4% a few years ago to 13.6%, just below the state average. While Patriot hasn't fully returned to its pre-pandemic top-20 status, it has rebounded from 150th in 2020–2021 to 36th today. For families, Patriot is a high-performing, efficient, and increasingly equitable school that offers a strong academic foundation and excellent graduation outcomes compared with many neighboring schools.

2,020

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,779

Per pupil spending ?

24.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

10504 Kettle Run Road
Nokesville, VA 20181

(703) 594-3020

District: Prince William County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Patriot High:

Elementary:	Bristow Run Elementary
	Buckland Mills Elementary
	Glenkirk Elementary
	T. Clay Wood Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.6%

Hispanic:

19.4%

African American:

13.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (91% vs 77% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Virginia high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Virginia average (94%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school91%

District avg78%

Virginia avg77%

36^th of 331

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 6% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 13High Schools in the Prince William County Public Schools

46^th of 131Prince William County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	77.7	36 of 331	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	74.7	61 of 328	81.4%	★★★★☆
2024	77.2	38 of 329	88.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.9	38 of 326	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	70.6	45 of 325	86.2%	★★★★☆
2021	48.8	150 of 327	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.8	14 of 327	95.7%	★★★★★
2018	75.1	17 of 326	94.8%	★★★★★
2017	75.5	19 of 324	94.1%	★★★★★
2016	75.4	20 of 321	93.8%	★★★★★
2015	76.5	22 of 322	93.2%	★★★★★
2014	77.2	21 of 322	93.5%	★★★★★
2013	78.0	26 of 321	91.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	87.8	10 of 242	95.9%	★★★★★
2025	81.6	24 of 245	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	83.7	15 of 249	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	82.7	19 of 240	92.1%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	59.5	56 of 120	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.9	72 of 125	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.8	54 of 118	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.8	58 of 120	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	72.8	42 of 252	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	70.4	54 of 253	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	65.9	75 of 249	69.9%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	63.1	42 of 135	68.9%	★★★★☆
2024	88.9	14 of 122	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	58.6	33 of 97	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	77.7	39 of 322	87.9%	★★★★☆
2025	77.5	36 of 321	88.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.4	18 of 322	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	76.8	40 of 320	87.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	79.6	24 of 242	90.1%	★★★★★
2025	79.7	22 of 236	90.7%	★★★★★
2024	80.4	22 of 233	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	75.4	39 of 232	83.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	72.1	59 of 321	81.6%	★★★★☆
2025	64.3	105 of 324	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.5	56 of 320	82.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	34 of 325	89.5%	★★★★☆
2025	72.2	75 of 322	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	76.0	52 of 322	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	75.9	50 of 321	84.4%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	55.7	54 of 105	48.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	77.8	8 of 98	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	67.0	27 of 92	70.7%	★★★★☆
2023	69.7	21 of 92	77.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	71.5	43 of 196	78.1%	★★★★☆
2025	36.7	138 of 198	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	72.4	36 of 198	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	68.0	52 of 193	73.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	73.4	47 of 312	84.9%	★★★★☆
2025	74.6	44 of 313	85.9%	★★★★☆
2024	72.7	40 of 314	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.2	37 of 315	88.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)96th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)90th percentile~ school

Male (2026)90th percentile~ school

Female (2026)88th percentile~ school

White (2026)85th percentile-4 vs school

Disabled (2026)83rd percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)82nd percentile-8 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)78th percentile-11 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)69th percentile-20 vs school

Asian (2026)53rd percentile-36 vs school

Military Connected (2026)49th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra II100%+12 vs state

English Reading95%+9 vs state

Geometry94%+17 vs state

Writing90%+15 vs state

Algebra I90%+11 vs state

Biology88%+11 vs state

Earth Science65%~ state avg

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Incredible programs available and can be enrolled in more than one if electives allow (i.e. son in AP Honors and Engineering and daughter plans to be in AP Honors, Culinary and Early Childhood Education). Athletic dept. is wonderful. Marching Band is PHENOMENAL!!!!!. Great facility. Feel very blessed to have my kids attending. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Writing (2026)			SOL Geometry (2026)				SOL Algebra I (2026)					SOL Algebra II (2026)					SOL Mathematics (2026)	SOL Chemistry (2026)				SOL Biology (2026)				SOL Earth Science (2026)				SOL English Reading (2026)					SOL Geography (2026)		SOL VA and US History (2026)				SOL World History I (2026)				SOL World History II (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Geometry 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 12th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 8th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 11th Grade	SOL Algebra II 12th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Chemistry 9th Grade	SOL Chemistry 10th Grade	SOL Chemistry 11th Grade	SOL Chemistry 12th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL Geography 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 9th Grade	SOL VA and US History 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 12th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History I 11th Grade	SOL World History I 12th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	SOL World History II 11th Grade	SOL World History II 12th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Patriot High	Public, Magnet	9-12	10504 Kettle Run Road	Nokesville	20181	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 594-3020	2,020	124	16.2	24.4%	922 (45.6%)	272 (13.5%)	391 (19.4%)	272 (13.5%)	5 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	154 (7.6%)	77.7	36^th of 331 public high schools	89.1%		74.7	61^st of 328 public high schools	81.4%	25	363.0	91.1	76.0	97.8	50.0	< 50%			94.1	48.3	434.0	≥ 50%		100.0	≥ 50%	< 50%				445.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	89.8	86.9	57.9	< 50%	398.0	65.0	433.0	≥ 50%			464.0	95.8	66.7				< 50%	< 50%	405.0	< 50%	< 50%		≥ 50%				< 50%	$11,779	$161	$11,619
Brentsville District High	Public, Magnet	9-12	12109 Aden Rd	Nokesville	20181	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 594-2161	855	61	14.0	25.7%	533 (62.3%)	40 (4.7%)	213 (24.9%)	28 (3.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (4.2%)	50.7	196^th of 331 public high schools	40.8%		48.1	209^th of 328 public high schools	36.3%	13	≥ 50%	84.4	79.0	97.3	374.0	381.0			69.1	50.0	410.0			456.0						< 50%			80.0	63.3	410.0	≥ 50%	< 50%	37.5	≥ 50%	≥ 50%			≥ 50%	92.9	47.6				< 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	360.0	389.0	411.0	< 50%	< 50%		≥ 50%		$15,275	$160	$15,115
Gainesville High	Public, Magnet	9-12	13150 University Boulevard	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 248-3200	2,648	157	16.8	28.1%	1,116 (42.1%)	378 (14.3%)	463 (17.5%)	493 (18.6%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	189 (7.1%)	72.9	72^nd of 331 public high schools	78.2%		71.1	83^rd of 328 public high schools	74.7%	11	459.0	89.8	409.0	97.1	56.5	≥ 50%			86.3	75.0	86.7	437.0		98.2	≥ 50%	< 50%	≥ 50%			373.0	403.0	≥ 50%	96.6	60.3	55.2	< 50%	≥ 50%	42.3	391.0	400.0			83.3	92.6	390.0		63.6			407.0	392.0	≥ 50%			381.0		< 50%	≥ 50%		$10,293	$130	$10,164
Unity Reed High	Public, Magnet	9-12	8820 Rixlew Ln	Manassas	20109	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 365-2900	2,042	130	15.6	66.2%	147 (7.2%)	231 (11.3%)	1,475 (72.2%)	125 (6.1%)	7 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	53 (2.6%)	17.9	316^th of 331 public high schools	4.5%		17.7	315^th of 328 public high schools	4.0%	1	25.0	56.2	354.0	90.5	373.0	< 50%			73.4	72.1	80.3	93.3		500.0		364.0				378.0	383.0		76.1	38.3	38.7	78.1	< 50%	23.0	25.8	42.9		≥ 50%	35.7	69.3	52.3				< 50%	412.0	396.0	< 50%	< 50%	< 50%	442.0					$13,354	$225	$13,130
Kettle Run High	Public	9-12	7403 Academic Avenue	Nokesville	20181	Fauquier County	Fauquier County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 422-7330	1,175	86	13.6	13.5%	882 (75.1%)	39 (3.3%)	154 (13.1%)	28 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	69 (5.9%)	64.1	118^th of 331 public high schools	64.4%		69.1	97^th of 328 public high schools	70.4%	21	≥ 50%	85.3	84.0	77.1	377.0	< 50%	< 50%		90.2	396.0	70.0	≥ 50%		73.7	388.0	< 50%				< 50%	< 50%		90.1	77.4	394.0	≥ 50%	75.0	45.5	≥ 50%	< 50%		< 50%	≥ 50%	90.8	92.0					< 50%		401.0					< 50%			$11,659	$430	$11,229
Osbourn High	Public	9-12	1977 Eagle Way	Manassas	20110	Manassas city	Manassas City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 377-7000	2,301	138	16.7	77.5%	247 (10.7%)	205 (8.9%)	1,655 (71.9%)	90 (3.9%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	96 (4.2%)	18	315^th of 331 public high schools	4.8%		23.9	306^th of 328 public high schools	6.7%	9	371.0	57.7	42.3	73.9	335.0	368.0	< 50%	≥ 50%	66.3	45.4	51.4	69.7	≥ 50%	100.0	422.0	≥ 50%				380.0	370.0		56.5	31.9	28.3	25.9	370.0	48.4	39.6	25.8		366.0	69.0	42.3	53.3	89.2			< 50%	< 50%	409.0	69.2					≥ 50%			$12,466	$101	$12,364
Osbourn Park High	Public, Magnet	9-12	8909 Euclid Ave	Manassas	20111	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 365-6500	2,661	156	17.0	69.1%	535 (20.1%)	427 (16.0%)	1,214 (45.6%)	360 (13.5%)	3 (0.1%)	6 (0.2%)	116 (4.4%)	52.9	185^th of 331 public high schools	44.1%		51.9	189^th of 328 public high schools	42.4%	4	50.0	81.8	50.0	96.1	19.1	386.0	< 50%		83.3	69.2	72.0	100.0		96.2	410.0	≥ 50%		< 50%	≥ 50%	423.0	380.0		88.7	60.5	51.4	38.9	385.0	47.5	57.9	50.0	< 50%		454.0	88.2	47.4				< 50%	395.0	385.0	< 50%	353.0	≥ 50%	61.5		< 50%		< 50%	$10,797	$81	$10,716
Manassas Park High	Public	9-12	8200 Euclid Ave	Manassas Park	20111	Manassas Park city	Manassas Park City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 361-9131	1,070	63	16.9	81.8%	121 (11.3%)	81 (7.6%)	736 (68.8%)	70 (6.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (5.5%)	39.1	252^nd of 331 public high schools	23.9%		39.5	249^th of 328 public high schools	24.1%	3				96.3	≥ 50%	< 50%			77.0	60.7	400.0	100.0		100.0						399.0	387.0	< 50%	78.9	52.4	362.0	84.2	≥ 50%	64.7	53.7	70.0			50.0	83.1	63.0	86.5	≥ 50%				100.0				≥ 50%					$11,413	$120	$11,293
Battlefield High	Public, Magnet	9-12	15000 Graduation Dr.	Haymarket	20169	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 261-4400	2,063	128	16.1	14.4%	1,133 (54.9%)	176 (8.5%)	268 (13.0%)	300 (14.5%)	3 (0.1%)	7 (0.3%)	176 (8.5%)	75.1	55^th of 331 public high schools	83.4%		74.6	62^nd of 328 public high schools	81.1%	7	431.0	92.3	96.3	94.5	33.3	358.0	≥ 50%		86.0	70.0	≥ 50%	421.0		96.8	395.0	< 50%			≥ 50%	386.0	415.0		93.6	63.6	388.0	≥ 50%	< 50%	60.9	66.7	≥ 50%			≥ 50%	95.2	69.2				< 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	375.0							$11,766	$188	$11,578
Charles J. Colgan Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	13833 Dumfries Rd	Manassas	20112	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 374-6550	2,956	170	17.3	28.7%	1,188 (40.2%)	553 (18.7%)	658 (22.3%)	313 (10.6%)	5 (0.2%)	10 (0.3%)	229 (7.7%)	79.7	28^th of 331 public high schools	91.5%		73.3	69^th of 328 public high schools	79.0%	41	53.9	89.2	394.0	97.7	57.9	≥ 50%			94.5	90.0	76.2	100.0		100.0	435.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%		≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%		95.1	79.4	82.8	91.7	430.0	398.0	100.0	≥ 50%		< 50%	73.3	94.2	92.6			< 50%	< 50%	393.0	395.0	390.0	≥ 50%				< 50%			$10,479	$144	$10,335

Frequently Asked Questions about Patriot High

Is Patriot High a good school?

Patriot High ranks 36^th of 331 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Patriot High in?

Prince William County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Patriot High?

Students at Patriot High are 46% White, 19% Hispanic, 13% African American, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

How many students attend Patriot High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,020 students attended Patriot High.

What schools feed into Patriot High?

Patriot High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bristow Run Elementary
Elementary : Buckland Mills Elementary
Elementary : Glenkirk Elementary
Elementary : T. Clay Wood Elementary

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