Top 10 Best Loudoun County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 26,821 students in Loudoun County, VA. The top ranked public high schools in Loudoun County, VA are Rock Ridge High School, Lightridge High School and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Loudoun County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Loudoun County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Loudoun County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Freedom High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Loudoun County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Ridge High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 996-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,394 students
Rank: #22.
Lightridge High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
41025 Collaboration Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4100
Grades: 9-11
| 1,263 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19019 Upper Belmont Place
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 554-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,819 students
Rank: #44.
John Champe High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
41535 Sacred Mountain Street
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 722-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 1,689 students
Rank: #55.
Freedom High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25450 Riding Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,052 students
Rank: #66.
Independence High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23115 Learning Circle
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,825 students
Rank: #77.
Loudoun Valley High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 N Maple Ave
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,237 students
Rank: #88.
Briar Woods High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22525 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,799 students
Rank: #99.
Potomac Falls High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
46400 Algonkian Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,619 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodgrove High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
36811 Allder School Road
Purcellville, VA 20132
(571) 751-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #1111.
Stone Bridge High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
43100 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,737 students
Rank: #1212.
Heritage High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
520 Evergreen Mill Rd. Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #1313.
Loudoun County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
415 Dry Mill Rd Sw
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,501 students
Rank: #1414.
Tuscarora High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 North King Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: #1515.
Broad Run High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21670 Ashburn Rd
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,570 students
Rank: #1616.
Dominion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21326 Augusta Dr.
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,479 students
Rank: #1717.
Park View High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Laurel Ave
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,408 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 W Laurel Ave
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Loudoun County, VA

Loudoun County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
801 N King Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1018
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
38174 West Colonial Hwy
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 338-0800
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
37110 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
21326 August Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4470
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
101 N Madison St
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 751-2490
Grades: PK-5
| 50 students
715 Childrens Ctr Rd Sw
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Loudoun County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Loudoun County, VA include Rock Ridge High School, Lightridge High School and Riverside High School. Loudoun County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Loudoun County, VA?
18 public high schools are located in Loudoun County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Loudoun County, VA?
Loudoun County, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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