Best Schools in Fauquier County, VA
Fauquier County, VA has 52 public schools (11 high, 11 middle, 24 elementary) serving 33,712 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Fauquier County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fauquier County, VA
The top high schools in Fauquier County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Battlefield High
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2322 Students
2. Mountain View High
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2203 Students
3. Clarke County High
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Clarke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 693 Students
4. Kettle Run High
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Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
5. Fauquier High
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Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
6. Eastern View High
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Culpeper County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students
7. Warren County High
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Warren County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 833 Students
8. Brentsville District High
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 883 Students
9. Culpeper County High
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Culpeper County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1223 Students
10. Liberty High
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Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1370 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fauquier County, VA
The top middle schools in Fauquier County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1353 Students
2. Auburn Middle
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Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
3. W.c. Taylor Middle
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Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 437 Students
4. Andrew G. Wright Middle
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students
5. Marshall Middle
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Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
6. Johnson-williams Middle
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Clarke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
7. Warren County Middle
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Warren County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
8. Floyd T. Binns Middle
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Culpeper County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
9. Culpeper Middle
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Culpeper County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1066 Students
10. Cedar Lee Middle
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Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fauquier County, VA
The top elementary schools in Fauquier County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 794 Students
2. P.b. Smith Elementary
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Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
3. Greenville Elementary
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Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
4. C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary
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Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
5. The Nokesville School
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1202 Students
6. Emerald Hill Elementary
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Culpeper County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students
7. Boyce Elementary
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Clarke County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students
8. Rockhill Elementary
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 687 Students
9. Pearl Sample Elementary
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Culpeper County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 Students
10. Hilda J. Barbour Elementary
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Warren County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fauquier County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fauquier County, VA has a total population of 72,972 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fauquier 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 Fauquier County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fauquier County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fauquier County, 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 Fauquier County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fauquier County, VA
How many schools are in Fauquier County, VA?
Fauquier County, VA has 52 public schools: 11 high schools, 11 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 33,712 students in total.
How do schools in Fauquier County perform on state tests?
On average, 52 schools in Fauquier County score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Fauquier County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fauquier County?
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: 63%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fauquier County
6 places in Fauquier County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (1)
- Fauquier County Public Schools (19 schools)