Best Schools in Mount Vernon, VA
Mount Vernon, VA has 11 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,781 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Mount Vernon greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mount Vernon, VA
The top high schools in Mount Vernon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mount Vernon, VA
The top middle schools in Mount Vernon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandburg Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1438 Students
2. Whitman Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 869 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mount Vernon, VA
The top elementary schools in Mount Vernon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 732 Students
2. Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 663 Students
3. Washington Mill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 551 Students
4. Woodley Hills Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 486 Students
5. Fort Belvoir Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 709 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mount Vernon, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mount Vernon, VA has a total population of 12,914 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mount Vernon, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mount Vernon, VA
How many schools are in Mount Vernon, VA?
Mount Vernon, VA has 11 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,781 students in total.
How do schools in Mount Vernon perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Mount Vernon score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Mount Vernon greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mount Vernon?
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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