Best High Schools in Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, VA has 17 high schools with 20,199 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alexandria score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alexandria greatly exceed expectations.

1. Arlington Community High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students

2. Edison High

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2267 Students

3. Hayfield Secondary

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 3145 Students

4. West Potomac High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2764 Students

5. Justice High

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2362 Students

6. Alexandria City High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4531 Students

7. Mount Vernon High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students

8. Bryant High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 174 Students

Best Middle Schools in Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, VA has 7 middle schools with 9,037 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alexandria score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alexandria greatly exceed expectations.

1. Twain Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 988 Students

2. Gunston Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1111 Students

3. Sandburg Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1438 Students

4. George Washington Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1369 Students

5. Glasgow Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1789 Students

6. Whitman Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 869 Students

7. Francis C. Hammond Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1473 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, VA has 56 elementary schools with 27,792 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alexandria score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alexandria meet expectations.

1. Clermont Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 553 Students

2. Waynewood Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 715 Students

3. Island Creek Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 693 Students

4. Stratford Landing Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 730 Students

5. Bush Hill Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 670 Students

6. Lyles-crouch Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students

7. Claremont Immersion

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students

8. Hayfield Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 624 Students

9. George Mason Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students

10. Douglas Macarthur Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Alexandria, VA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Alexandria, VA has a total population of 243,656 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Alexandria, VA

57,028

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

58%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alexandria, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

30.43 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.16 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

28.27 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alexandria, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alexandria, VA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,912 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Alexandria, VA Internet Health Assessment.

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