For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,371 students in Fairfax City, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Fairfax City, VA is Fairfax High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax City, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Fairfax City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Fairfax City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairfax High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fairfax City (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfax High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 219-2200
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 219-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,371 students
Fairfax City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairfax Correctional Center Unit #30 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4800 West Ox Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 830-8828
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 830-8828
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fairfax City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Fairfax City, VA include Fairfax High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fairfax City?
1 public high schools are located in Fairfax City.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax City?
Fairfax City public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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