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Potomac Shores Middle

Dumfries, Virginia · Grades 6 to 8 · Prince William County Public Schools

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About Potomac Shores Middle

Potomac Shores Middle serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Dumfries, Virginia. It reported 1,229 students in 2024-25. With about 77.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.9 students per teacher. Prince William County Public Schools runs 95 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 23 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Prince William County.

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School facts

Address	17851 Woods View Drive, Dumfries, VA 22026
Phone	(703) 291-3590
School district	Prince William County Public Schools
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,229
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	77.1
Students per teacher	15.9
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Prince William County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510313003077). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

St John Paul the Great Catholic High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Dumfries · 0.4 mi Covington-Harper ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Dumfries · 0.6 mi Swans Creek ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Dumfries · 1.1 mi River Oaks ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Woodbridge, VA · 1.5 mi Graham Park MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Triangle, VA · 1.9 mi The Woods a Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to TKWoodbridge, VA · 1.9 mi Mary Williams ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Dumfries · 2.2 mi Triangle ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Triangle, VA · 2.2 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Potomac Shores Middle serve?

Potomac Shores Middle serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Potomac Shores Middle?

Potomac Shores Middle reported 1,229 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Potomac Shores Middle?

About 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,229 students and 77.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Potomac Shores Middle a public or charter school?

Potomac Shores Middle is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Potomac Shores Middle in?

Potomac Shores Middle is part of Prince William County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/prince-william-county-public-schools/

Where is Potomac Shores Middle located?

Potomac Shores Middle is at 17851 Woods View Drive, Dumfries, VA 22026. The phone number is (703) 291-3590.

How many other schools are near Potomac Shores Middle?

There are 23 other schools within 5 miles of Potomac Shores Middle in our directory.