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Best Schools in Clifton, VA
Clifton, VA has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 14,892 students. On average they score 82% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Clifton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clifton, VA
The top high schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robinson Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 3607 Students
2. Centreville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2623 Students
3. Fairfax High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2371 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clifton, VA
The top middle schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 922 Students
2. Johnson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1072 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clifton, VA
The top elementary schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willow Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 904 Students
2. Fairview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 736 Students
3. Oak View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 764 Students
4. Union Mill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 895 Students
5. Centreville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 779 Students
6. St Andrew The Apostle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Andrew The Apostle School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 219 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clifton, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clifton, VA has a total population of 15,702 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clifton, 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 Clifton, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clifton, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clifton, 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 Clifton, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clifton, VA
How many schools are in Clifton, VA?
Clifton, VA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 14,892 students in total.
How do schools in Clifton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Clifton score 82% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Clifton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clifton?
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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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Clifton
3 of 3 schools in Clifton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Clifton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.