For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 27,421 students in Loudoun County, VA. The top ranked public high schools in Loudoun County, VA are Rock Ridge High School, Lightridge High School and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Loudoun County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Loudoun County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Loudoun County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Briar Woods High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Loudoun County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 996-2100
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 996-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,451 students
Rank: #22.
Lightridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
41025 Collaboration Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4100
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,771 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19019 Upper Belmont Place
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 554-8900
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 554-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,801 students
Rank: #44.
John Champe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
41535 Sacred Mountain Street
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 722-2680
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 722-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 1,598 students
Rank: #55.
Freedom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25450 Riding Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4300
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,998 students
Rank: #66.
Independence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23115 Learning Circle
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4200
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,013 students
Rank: #77.
Loudoun Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 N Maple Ave
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2400
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,178 students
Rank: #88.
Briar Woods High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22525 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4400
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,757 students
Rank: #99.
Potomac Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46400 Algonkian Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,606 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodgrove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36811 Allder School Road
Purcellville, VA 20132
(571) 751-2600
Purcellville, VA 20132
(571) 751-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 1,597 students
Rank: #1111.
Stone Bridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43100 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2200
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,701 students
Rank: #1212.
Heritage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Evergreen Mill Rd. Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2800
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #1313.
Loudoun County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Dry Mill Rd Sw
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2000
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,533 students
Rank: #1414.
Tuscarora High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 North King Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1900
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,411 students
Rank: #1515.
Broad Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21670 Ashburn Rd
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2300
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,583 students
Rank: #1616.
Dominion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21326 Augusta Dr.
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4400
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,505 students
Rank: #1717.
Park View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Laurel Ave
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,455 students
Rank: n/an/a
W.o. Robey High School
Magnet School
21328 Augusta Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Loudoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Engineering And Technology (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
801 N King Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1018
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1018
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
38174 West Colonial Hwy
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 338-0800
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 338-0800
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
37110 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Loudoun Academy Of Science (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21326 August Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4470
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4470
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
101 N Madison St
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 751-2490
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 751-2490
Grades: PK-5
| 50 students
Monroe Technology Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
715 Childrens Ctr Rd Sw
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2080
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Loudoun County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Loudoun County, VA include Rock Ridge High School, Lightridge High School and Riverside High School. Loudoun County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Loudoun County?
18 public high schools are located in Loudoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Loudoun County?
Loudoun County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Loudoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Loudoun County include: Woodgrove High School vs. Loudoun Valley High School, Loudoun Valley High School vs. Woodgrove High School, Independence High School vs. Rock Ridge High School
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