Public high schools in Virginia achieve an average science proficiency of 66% (2024-25).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Virginia is Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology with ≥99%.
Science Proficiency Range: 82%
99%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 86%
Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 9-12
6560 Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 750-8300
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 750-8300
Rank: #22.
Briar Woods High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
22525 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4400
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4400
Rank: #33.
Langley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 9-12
6520 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 287-2700
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 287-2700
Rank: #44.
Richmond Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Rank: #55.
Mclean High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 9-12
1633 Davidson Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-5700
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-5700
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Meridian High School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 9-12
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 248-5500
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 248-5500
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 9-12
19019 Upper Belmont Place
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 554-8900
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 554-8900
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lightridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 9-12
41025 Collaboration Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4100
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4100
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Yorktown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 9-12
5200 Yorktown Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5400
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5400
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
5000 Warrior Drive
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Patriot High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
10504 Kettle Run Road
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-3020
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-3020
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Poquoson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
51 Odd Rd
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-7123
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-7123
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Stone Bridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 9-12
43100 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2200
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2200
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Western Albemarle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 9-12
5941 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Crozet, VA 22932
(434) 823-8700
Crozet, VA 22932
(434) 823-8700
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Battlefield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 9-12
15000 Graduation Dr.
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 261-4400
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 261-4400
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Chantilly High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 9-12
4201 Stringfellow Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 222-8100
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 222-8100
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Madison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 9-12
2500 James Madison Dr
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2300
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2300
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Tabb High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 9-12
4431 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Woodson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 9-12
9525 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 503-4600
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 503-4600
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Freedom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 9-12
25450 Riding Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4300
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4300
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Independence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 9-12
23115 Learning Circle
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4200
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4200
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Marshall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 9-12
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Oakton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 9-12
2900 Sutton Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2700
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2700
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Colonial Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
3600 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Open High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Broad Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 9-12
21670 Ashburn Rd
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2300
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2300
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Grassfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 9-12
2007 Grizzly Trail
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-4749
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-4749
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Midlothian High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 9-12
401 Charter Colony Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Cave Spring High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 9-12
3712 Chaparral Dr
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Cosby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 9-12
14300 Fox Club Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Deep Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 9-12
4801 Twin Hickory Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
West Springfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 9-12
6100 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 913-3800
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 913-3800
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Woodgrove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: PK-12
36811 Allder School Road
Purcellville, VA 20132
(571) 751-2600
Purcellville, VA 20132
(571) 751-2600
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Glenvar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
4549 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6536
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6536
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Hidden Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average public high schools science proficiency?
The Virginia average public high schools science proficiency is 66%% for 2024-25.
What are the public high schools with the highest science proficiency in Virginia?
The best top ranked public high schools in Virginia include Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology, Briar Woods High School and Langley High School.
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