Dumfries: Schools & Education
Dumfries schools: 10 public schools. Potomac High is the largest at 2,065 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 9,217 students.
- ~582 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
10 K-12 schools serving the area — about 582 residents per school. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (10)
| School Districts · Districts | Prince William County Public S |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 10 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 9,217 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 590 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 4,860 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 52.7% |
| Schools Count | 10 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Colleges (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge |
| Nearest College · City | Woodbridge |
| Nearest College · Phone | (703) 498-2009 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.0 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (10)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Montclair Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 5029 Waterway Drive |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (703) 792-8740 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22025 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2652 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 25 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 24.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12