Best High Schools in Franconia, VA

High schools
3
Students
7,109
Avg actual
75%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Franconia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Edison High

C-

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Hayfield Secondary

C-

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Lewis High

D

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students

Best Middle Schools in Franconia, VA

Middle schools
2
Students
1,668
Avg actual
65%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Franconia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Twain Middle

B

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Key Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 680 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Franconia, VA

Elementary schools
9
Students
5,028
Avg actual
74%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Franconia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Springfield Estates Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 612 Students

2. Hayfield Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

3. Bush Hill Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Island Creek Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

5. Franconia Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 524 Students

6. Lane Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 732 Students

7. Forestdale Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 563 Students

8. Calvary Road Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Calvary Road Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students

9. Calvary Road Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Calvary Road Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 307 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Franconia, VA

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

Community Factors

Franconia, VA has a total population of 30,980 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Franconia, VA

13,805

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

67%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Franconia, VA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

19.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.33 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.45 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franconia, VA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,995 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Franconia, VA

How many schools are in Franconia, VA?

Franconia, VA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 13,805 students in total.

How do schools in Franconia perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in Franconia score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Franconia meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Franconia?

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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