King George County Competitors

Orange County Public Schools is recognized as one of the top urban school districts in the nation – the 8th largest school district in America (4th in Florida) with 210 traditional schools, approximately 206,000 students and over 24,000 employees. OCPS students enjoy equity and access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, including magnet programs with specialized curriculum from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Offerings include aviation and aerospace, laser photonics, agriscience, theater and performing arts, International Baccalaureate, international studies, law and finance, engineering, science and technology, foreign language, criminal justice, medical technology, veterinary science and other specialties. OCPS is also known for encouraging students to pursue college credits through Advanced Placement courses. In fact, OCPS high school graduates pass AP exams at a higher rate than students in Massachusetts, the highest scoring state in America. Career and technical education programs are infused in middle and high school curriculum, where students can explore career options, earn industry certifications and even receive an AA degree when they graduate. Every year, more than 100 graduates from OCPS high schools are accepted into top-20 colleges and universities around the country, as well as U.S. service academies. The district also boasts a 97.9% graduate rate among its 20 traditional high schools. By 2020, every OCPS student had a laptop or digital device as a part of an aggressive and innovative digital learning program. The Center for Digital Education and National School Boards Association ranks OCPS among the top 10 on its annual Digital School Districts Survey. Currently, every secondary student has a laptop. OCPS celebrated its 150th anniversary in December 2019. Thanks to Orange County voters and taxpayers, 50 new schools have been built and more than 120 school construction projects completed since 2003.

Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) is an award-winning school division that serves approximately 17,000 students in Pre-K–12 across 24 schools. These include 14 elementary, four middle, and four high schools, as well as one trade and technology and one alternative education school. Ten of our schools have earned Blue Ribbon School of Excellence awards. HCPS is the 15th largest of the 131 school divisions in Virginia.

Stafford County Public Schools (Stafford Schools) serves a diverse population of 31,700 students in 35 schools and programs. Stafford County covers 280 square miles and has an estimated total resident population of 164,797. Stafford Schools is a high-performing school division that invests in all staff to ensure meaningful post-secondary outcomes for every student, preparing them after graduation. Seeking to provide productive, life-long learners, Stafford Schools provides a comprehensive program of studies which offers a variety of opportunities from preschool to college coursework. Strong academic and career/technical curricula ensure student preparedness for continuing education and/or the workforce. These core curricula are enhanced through programs such as: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Commonwealth Governor's School, Gifted/Talented Education (FOCUS), Head Start, Alternative Education, Stafford Academy for Technology (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and Advanced Programs for Excellence (APPX). A rich complement of fine and performing arts, as well as health and physical education, support the total curriculum. Lending added support to each school's staff are counselors, registered nurses, psychologists, speech/occupational/physical therapists, technology resources teachers, and paraprofessionals. Stafford County Public Schools employs over 4,150 professionals and offers outstanding benefits, including but not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, wellness programs, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, investment opportunities, credit union membership, and leave programs.