Best High Schools in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA

Merrifield, Fairfax, VA has 6 high schools with 11,498 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 Merrifield score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Merrifield greatly exceed expectations.

1. Oakton High

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2701 Students

2. Madison High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students

3. Marshall High

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2109 Students

4. Fairfax High

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2371 Students

5. Falls Church High

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2118 Students

Best Middle Schools in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA

Merrifield, Fairfax, VA has 4 middle schools with 4,604 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 Merrifield score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Merrifield greatly exceed expectations.

1. Frost Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1209 Students

2. Thoreau Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1194 Students

3. Kilmer Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1148 Students

4. Jackson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1053 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA

Merrifield, Fairfax, VA has 9 elementary schools with 4,962 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 Merrifield score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Merrifield exceed expectations.

1. Stenwood Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 541 Students

2. Shrevewood Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 664 Students

3. Marshall Road Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 669 Students

4. Cunningham Park Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 436 Students

5. Fairhill Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 550 Students

6. Camelot Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 608 Students

7. Daniels Run Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 802 Students

8. Pine Spring Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 626 Students

9. Holly Brook Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Holly Brook Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 66 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA

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

Community Factors

Merrifield, Fairfax, VA has a total population of 18,003 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA

21,064

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Merrifield, Fairfax, VA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

26.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.55 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

24.78 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,992 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations