Best High Schools in Virginia

High schools
326
Students
399,403
Avg actual
80%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology

A+

SchoolGrade

100%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1967 Students

2. Open High

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 183 Students

3. Rural Retreat High

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students

4. Langley High

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2123 Students

5. Independence High

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2013 Students

6. Galileo Magnet High

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students

7. Briar Woods High

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1757 Students

8. Meridian High

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Falls Church City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students

9. Loudoun Valley High

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1178 Students

10. West Springfield High

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2663 Students

See all 319 high schools here ranked

Best Middle Schools in Virginia

Middle schools
346
Students
258,411
Avg actual
69%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Old Donation School

A+

SchoolGrade

100%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1335 Students

2. Williamsburg Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students

3. Cooper Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1054 Students

4. Princess Anne Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1400 Students

5. Longfellow Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1225 Students

6. Rocky Run Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 936 Students

7. Eagle Ridge Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1202 Students

8. Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students

9. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Falls Church City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students

10. Tabb Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students

See all 321 middle schools here ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Virginia

Elementary schools
1,509
Students
636,493
Avg actual
71%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Haycock Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 872 Students

2. Belfast Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 140 Students

3. Sangster Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 925 Students

4. Lincoln Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 95 Students

5. Union Hall Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 179 Students

6. St. Paul Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 469 Students

7. Tuckahoe Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students

8. Kent Gardens Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1023 Students

9. Wolftrap Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 539 Students

10. Aldie Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 111 Students

See all 1099 elementary schools here ranked

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

1,366,041

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

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

B-

19.09 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.55 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,873 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Virginia

How many schools are in Virginia?

Virginia has 2,526 public schools: 326 high schools, 346 middle schools and 1,509 elementary schools, serving 1,366,041 students in total.

How do schools in Virginia perform on state tests?

On average, 2,526 schools in Virginia score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Virginia meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Virginia?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Virginia

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District of Columbia

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Maryland

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
West Virginia

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
North Carolina

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Delaware

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Pennsylvania

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
New Jersey

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
South Carolina

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Ohio

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
New York

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every city and county in Virginia

School rankings for each place: 1865 cities, towns and neighborhoods, and 95 counties.

Counties

Cities and towns

School district map of Virginia

Every public school district in Virginia with graded schools. Hover for the district and its school count; click to open its page.

shaded by the district's average SchoolGrade, F to A; grey = not yet graded. Boundaries from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Districts without a page (fewer than three graded schools) are not linked.

Largest school districts in Virginia

The 25 districts with the most graded schools in Virginia. Each district page lists every one of its schools.