Best Schools in Virginia
Virginia has a total of 2,850 schools including 645 high schools, 386 middle schools and 1,535 elementary schools. A total of 1,385,071 students attend Virginia schools. On average, schools in Virginia score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Virginia greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Virginia
Virginia has 645 high schools with 465,013 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 Virginia score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Virginia greatly exceed expectations.
1. Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1967 Students
2. Meridian High
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Falls Church City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students
3. Yorktown High
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2577 Students
4. Atlee High
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
5. Hidden Valley High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students
6. Richmond Community High
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Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
7. Cave Spring High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
8. Graham High
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
9. James River High
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
10. Galileo Magnet High
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Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
Best Middle Schools in Virginia
Virginia has 386 middle schools with 275,960 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 Virginia score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Virginia greatly exceed expectations.
1. Old Donation School
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1335 Students
2. Williamsburg Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
3. Longfellow Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1225 Students
4. Cooper Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1054 Students
5. Carson Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1361 Students
6. Rocky Run Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 936 Students
7. Frost Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1209 Students
8. Brambleton Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1621 Students
9. Chickahominy Middle
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1131 Students
10. Tabb Middle
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Virginia
Virginia has 1,535 elementary schools with 635,778 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 Virginia score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Virginia greatly exceed expectations.
1. Poplar Tree Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 671 Students
2. Kingston Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
3. St. Paul Elementary
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Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 469 Students
4. Sangster Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 925 Students
5. Colvin Run Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 783 Students
6. Madison's Trust Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 945 Students
7. Wolftrap Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 539 Students
8. Haycock Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 872 Students
9. Fancy Gap Elementary
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 127 Students
10. Lincoln Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 95 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Virginia
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Virginia has a total population of 8,631,393 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Virginia
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 Virginia.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Virginia.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Virginia.
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 Virginia Internet Health Assessment.
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