Best Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County, VA has a total of 357 schools including 63 high schools, 32 middle schools and 234 elementary schools. A total of 230,336 students attend Fairfax County, VA schools. On average, schools in Fairfax County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fairfax County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County, VA has 63 high schools with 84,097 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 Fairfax County score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fairfax County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1967 Students
2. Meridian High
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Falls Church City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students
3. Lake Braddock Secondary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4377 Students
4. Battlefield High
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2322 Students
5. Mclean High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2441 Students
6. Centreville High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2623 Students
7. Oakton High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2701 Students
8. Madison High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students
9. Woodbridge High
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2905 Students
10. Langley High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2123 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County, VA has 32 middle schools with 34,333 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 Fairfax County score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fairfax County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Longfellow Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1225 Students
2. Cooper Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1054 Students
3. Carson Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1361 Students
4. Rocky Run Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 936 Students
5. Frost Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1209 Students
6. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
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Falls Church City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
7. Thoreau Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1194 Students
8. Franklin Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 832 Students
9. Irving Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1163 Students
10. Kilmer Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1148 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County, VA has 234 elementary schools with 111,801 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 Fairfax County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fairfax County exceed expectations.
1. Poplar Tree Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 671 Students
2. Sangster Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 925 Students
3. Colvin Run Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 783 Students
4. Wolftrap Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 539 Students
5. Haycock Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 872 Students
6. Kent Gardens Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1023 Students
7. Keene Mill Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 769 Students
8. Chesterbrook Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 527 Students
9. Archer Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 519 Students
10. Oak Hill Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 700 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairfax County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairfax County, VA has a total population of 1,150,309 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairfax County, 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 Fairfax County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairfax County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairfax County, VA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairfax County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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