Serving 3,145 students in grades 7-12, Hayfield Secondary 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 49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 3,145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayfield Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Hayfield Secondary's student population of 3,145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 188 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
188 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hayfield Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayfield Secondary is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#859 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
26%
22%
White
32%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayfield Secondary's ranking?
Hayfield Secondary is ranked #859 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hayfield Secondary often compared to?
Hayfield Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hayfield Secondary?
The graduation rate of Hayfield Secondary is 98%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hayfield Secondary?
3,145 students attend Hayfield Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Hayfield Secondary students are White, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayfield Secondary?
Hayfield Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hayfield Secondary offer ?
Hayfield Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayfield Secondary part of?
Hayfield Secondary is part of Fairfax County School District.
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