Summary:
Zip code 22485 in King George, VA contains four public schools—King George High (grades 9–12), King George Middle (grades 6–8), Sealston Elementary (grades K–5), and King George Elementary (grades PK–5)—all part of the King George County Public Schools district, which ranks 78th out of 131 Virginia districts. Together these schools serve about 4,025 students, with district outcomes sitting slightly below the Virginia midpoint.
King George High is the strongest school in the zip code, earning 3 stars and ranking in the 50th percentile of Virginia high schools. It posts exceptional English results, including 100% proficiency in 11th-grade writing and roughly 95% in 10th-grade reading, both well above state averages. King George Middle excels at advanced math, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and Geometry for accelerated students across two consecutive years. King George Elementary is notable for outperforming Sealston Elementary on most 2025–2026 measures despite having a 66% free/reduced lunch rate—more than double Sealston's 29%—and it beats state averages in several 3rd- and 5th-grade subjects. Sealston Elementary is the weakest school overall, ranking in the 32nd percentile with most scores falling below state averages.
Several concerns stand out. Chronic absenteeism at King George High is 28.1%, nearly double the state average, and its dropout rate is slightly above the state figure; Algebra I proficiency also drops sharply for upperclassmen who take the course late. At the elementary level, both schools show a noticeable 4th-grade dip in reading and math. Spending does not align neatly with results: King George Elementary spends the most per student ($11,782), while King George Middle spends the least ($5,188) yet posts outstanding advanced math scores. Rankings are moving in different directions, with King George High rising and King George Elementary declining in recent years.
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