Top Rankings
Fairfax County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 63,496 students in Fairfax County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Virginia.
Public High Schools in Fairfax County School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 81% statewide average).
Public High School in Fairfax County School District have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
223 Schools
356 Schools
# Students
179,858 Students
410,332 Students
# Teachers
12,116 Teachers
27,081 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Fairfax County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
59%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
# American Indian Students
494 Students
1,052 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34,144 Students
31,648 Students
% Asian Students
19%
8%
# Hispanic Students
50,519 Students
76,137 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
18%
# Black Students
17,610 Students
88,477 Students
% Black Students
10%
22%
# White Students
65,689 Students
188,385 Students
% White Students
37%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
206 Students
675 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,196 Students
23,958 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,280
179
# Students in K Grade:
11,795
22
# Students in 1st Grade:
12,874
42
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12,246
62
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12,879
300
# Students in 4th Grade:
12,956
204
# Students in 5th Grade:
12,885
211
# Students in 6th Grade:
13,328
773
# Students in 7th Grade:
13,078
2,728
# Students in 8th Grade:
13,583
5,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
15,285
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
15,061
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
14,790
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
14,818
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,285 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,273 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3,289 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$3,287 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,285
$15,473
Spending / Student
$18,273
$15,228
Best Fairfax County School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Braddock Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9200 Burke Lake Rd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 4,377 students
Rank: #22.
Centreville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6001 Union Mill Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 802-5400
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 802-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,623 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6560 Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 750-8300
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 750-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,967 students
Rank: #44.
Oakton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Sutton Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2700
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,701 students
Rank: #55.
Robinson Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5035 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
Grades: 7-12
| 3,607 students
Rank: #66.
Key Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6404 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Rank: #77.
Mclean High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1633 Davidson Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-5700
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,441 students
Rank: #88.
Madison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 James Madison Dr
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2300
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,135 students
Rank: #99.
West Springfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6100 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 913-3800
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 913-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,663 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 503-4600
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 503-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,478 students
Rank: #1111.
Langley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6520 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 287-2700
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 287-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,123 students
Rank: #1212.
Edison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5801 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 924-8000
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 924-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,267 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Chantilly High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4201 Stringfellow Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 222-8100
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 222-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,937 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Marshall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,109 students
Rank: #1515.
South County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8501 Silverbrook Road
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-1600
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,273 students
Rank: #1616.
Annandale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Medford Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 642-4100
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 642-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,182 students
Rank: #1717.
Justice High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 Peace Valley Ln
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 824-3900
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 824-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,362 students
Rank: #1818.
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
Rank: #1919.
West Potomac High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6500 Quander Rd
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2500
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,764 students
Rank: #2020.
Hayfield Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7630 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-7400
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-7400
Grades: 7-12
| 3,145 students
Rank: #2121.
Westfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Stonecroft Bv
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 488-6300
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 488-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,686 students
Rank: #2222.
South Lakes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11400 South Lakes Dr
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 715-4500
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 715-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,530 students
Rank: #2323.
Lewis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6540 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 924-8300
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 924-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,697 students
Rank: #2424.
Herndon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bennett St
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 810-2200
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 810-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,361 students
Rank: #2525.
Falls Church High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,118 students
Rank: #2626.
Mount Vernon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-3100
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,959 students
Rank: #2727.
Kilmer Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8102 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rank: #2828.
Bryant High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #2929.
Mountain View High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5775 Spindle Ct
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #3030.
Fairfax County Adult High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6815 Edsall Rd, Suite 211
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
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