Best Schools in Loudoun County, VA
Loudoun County, VA has 143 public schools (14 high, 18 middle, 93 elementary) serving 88,925 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Loudoun County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Loudoun County, VA
The top high schools in Loudoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2013 Students
2. Briar Woods High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1757 Students
3. Loudoun Valley High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1178 Students
4. Lightridge High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
5. John Champe High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1598 Students
6. Freedom High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1998 Students
7. Stone Bridge High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1701 Students
8. Clarke County High
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Clarke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 693 Students
9. Riverside High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
10. Broad Run High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1583 Students
Best Middle Schools in Loudoun County, VA
The top middle schools in Loudoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle Ridge Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1202 Students
2. Trailside Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1148 Students
3. Brambleton Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1621 Students
4. Willard Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1587 Students
5. J. Michael Lunsford Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1328 Students
6. Blue Ridge Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
7. Farmwell Station Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1024 Students
8. Stone Hill Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1110 Students
9. Belmont Ridge Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
10. Harmony Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1083 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Loudoun County, VA
The top elementary schools in Loudoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 95 Students
2. Aldie Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 111 Students
3. Emerick Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
4. Mill Run Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
5. Waxpool Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
6. Madison's Trust Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 945 Students
7. Hillsboro Charter Academy
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 143 Students
8. Goshen Post Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 950 Students
9. Liberty Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 866 Students
10. Ashburn Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Loudoun County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Loudoun County, VA has a total population of 420,959 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Loudoun 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 Loudoun County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Loudoun County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Loudoun County, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Loudoun County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Loudoun County, VA
How many schools are in Loudoun County, VA?
Loudoun County, VA has 143 public schools: 14 high schools, 18 middle schools and 93 elementary schools, serving 88,925 students in total.
How do schools in Loudoun County perform on state tests?
On average, 143 schools in Loudoun County score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Loudoun County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Loudoun 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: 80%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 88%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Loudoun County
11 places in Loudoun County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Ashburn (25)
- Leesburg (19)
- Sterling (18)
- Aldie (10)
- Purcellville (7)
- South Riding (4)
- Hamilton (3)
- Middleburg (2)
- Lovettsville (1)
- Round Hill (1)
- Waterford (1)
School districts (1)
- Loudoun County Public Schools (95 schools)