C.D. Hylton Senior High School, commonly known as C.D. Hylton or Hylton High School, is a public high school located in Dale City in Prince William County, Virginia, United States, and part of the Prince William County Public Schools division.
Serving 1,909 students in grades 9-12, C.d. Hylton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,909 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C.d. Hylton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
C.d. Hylton High School's student population of 1,909 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,909 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
C.d. Hylton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C.d. Hylton High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
8%
Hispanic
50%
19%
Black
19%
22%
White
16%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C.d. Hylton High School's ranking?
C.d. Hylton High School is ranked #781 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are C.d. Hylton High School often compared to?
C.d. Hylton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Park High School, Potomac High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of C.d. Hylton High School?
The graduation rate of C.d. Hylton High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend C.d. Hylton High School?
1,909 students attend C.d. Hylton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of C.d. Hylton High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C.d. Hylton High School?
C.d. Hylton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does C.d. Hylton High School offer ?
C.d. Hylton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is C.d. Hylton High School part of?
C.d. Hylton High School is part of Prince William County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/16/2012
The most important thing about Hylton that statistics cannot reveal, is the phenomenal way the teachers, administrators and staff nurture the children. Hylton is truly a family. Teens are treated with respect and care. --they in turn treat their school and everyone inside with with respect, creating a peaceful and positive learning environment.
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