Best Schools in 22079, VA
22079, VA has 23 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 23,887 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 22079 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 22079, VA
The top high schools in 22079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2273 Students
2. Hayfield Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 3145 Students
3. Lewis High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students
4. Mount Vernon High
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students
5. Freedom High
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2345 Students
Best Middle Schools in 22079, VA
The top middle schools in 22079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 951 Students
2. Whitman Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 869 Students
3. Rippon Middle
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1176 Students
4. Fred M. Lynn Middle
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1013 Students
5. Key Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 680 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 22079, VA
The top elementary schools in 22079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silverbrook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 798 Students
2. Laurel Hill Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 734 Students
3. Island Creek Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 693 Students
4. Newington Forest Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 572 Students
5. Gunston Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 555 Students
6. Belmont Elementary
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
7. Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 663 Students
8. Saratoga Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 582 Students
9. Halley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 604 Students
10. Lorton Station Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 707 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 22079, VA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
22079, VA has a total population of 35,477 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 22079, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 22079, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 22079, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 22079, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 22079, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 22079, VA
How many schools are in 22079, VA?
22079, VA has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 23,887 students in total.
How do schools in 22079 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 22079 score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 22079 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 22079?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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